Senior Research Associate in Applied Health

The role

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Research Associate with experience of mixed methods research, guideline development and/or applied health research and the evaluation of healthcare interventions. The study is funded by the Bristol & Weston Hospital Charity and aims to validate and evaluate a healthcare intervention that will help health care professionals to appropriately diagnose and manage patients with Papilloedema and Pseudopapilloedema.   

What will you be doing?

The post holder will contribute to the design of a study that will measure the validity and evaluate the impact of a clinical decision tool that aims to support health care professionals in their management of patients with Papilloedema and Pseudopapilloedema. The study will involve extensive collaboration and engagement with primary and secondary care clinicians, external stakeholders, and researchers at the University of Bristol.  

You should apply if

The post would suit applicants with experience of mixed methods research, guideline development and/or applied health research and the evaluation of healthcare interventions, including process evaluation.  

Additional information

Contact for informal queries: Denize Atan, Associate Professor in Neuro-ophthalmology, Neuroscience and Genetics: denize.atan@bristol.ac.uk

Contract type: Fixed Term for 6 months

Work pattern: Part time up to 60% time

Grade: J

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 

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