Senior Research Fellow

Senior Reseach Fellow position available on the PROGROUP project

About the role

To plan and deliver research, and provide leadership and management on the PROGROUP project

Support delivery of the PROGROUP research programme; provide leadership to colleagues; manage project finances; liaison with clinical trial sites nationwide; project reporting

For more information on School of Psychology please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

For this role, you will need to be on site 1 day a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

This is a part-time position working 18.5 hours per week (actual hours/days to be confirmed) on a fixed-term basis unril 31 October 2026 due to funding.

Due to the nature of this role, a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Mark Tarrant:
by email at mark.tarrant-5@plymouth.ac.uk

What we’re looking for

In depth knowledge in a relevant area; previous experience of managing large research projects and cross-disciplinary/ cross-institutional teams; track record of successful engagement with stakeholders

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date:  Wednesday 17 December 2025

Closing date:  12 midnight, Monday 8 December 2025

Our Offer

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 35* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

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