Research Associate (0.6 FTE)

This is an opportunity for an early career researcher to support the delivery of a new NIHR-funded research project focused on exploring whether health screening, education and promotion in mosques improves the health and wellbeing of Muslim communities.

You will use mixed methods to conduct research both individually and as part of the team, including realist methodology; literature reviews; interviews with patients, carers and mosque staff; and surveys.

This exciting project is led at UWE Bristol within our School of Health and Social Wellbeing

The project starts on 1 April 2026 and will run for 36 months.

About you

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with recent experience of conducting research within health or social care

You should be skilled in collecting, analysing and interpreting research data, and have familiarity with the ethical and legal requirements for health research. You should also be able to effectively contribute to obtaining ethical approvals, report writing and dissemination.

This research involves working extensively with mosques requiring a strong understanding of the cultural etiquette associated with mosques, including the importance of respectful behaviour, modesty in dress, and the diversity of practices within the Muslim community.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our Glenside Campus

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Ilhem Berrou by email: ilhem.berrou@uwe.ac.uk

This is a fixed-term post until 31/03/2029 and is a 0.6 FTE contract.

This role is campus based, with some opportunity to work from home.

This post requires basic DBS clearance.

Right to Work in the UK

You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible.

You may also wish to explore other visa options which will allow you to work in the UK.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity please complete our application form as soon as possible.

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