Research Associate in Clinical Health Research

We’ve got a fantastic opportunity for a Research Associate to work closely with a Wallscourt-funded Research Fellow in Long Term Conditions in our Centre for Health and Clinical Research.  You’ll be supporting a feasibility trial of a psychological intervention for young people across four NHS ‘Complications of Excess Weight’ (CEW) clinics in the UK.  In this varied and exciting role, you’ll get the opportunity to undertake research, contribute to grant applications, write articles for publication, and to work in collaboration patients and the public, and with an expanding network of colleagues within and beyond the university.

You’ve got a proven track record in research and skills and will have, or be working towards, a professional doctorate in health psychology or PhD in a related subject. Previous experience of research in a healthcare field, with young people or with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT or the DNA-V model) will be advantageous. Experience in project management and conducting mixed methods research would be particularly beneficial.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.

In this role, you’ll be based at our Glenside Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles from Bristol city centre.  You’ll spend 50% percent of your time on campus, typically 2 days per week, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days. There may be times when you will visit the Children’s Hospital to work with our research partners.

Why UWE Bristol?

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

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

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Dr Michelle Griffiths via email: michelle2.griffiths@uwe.ac.uk.

This is a fixed term post until 30^th April, 2028, and is part-time working on a 0.8 FTE contract.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.

This post requires standard DBS clearance.

Right to Work in the UK

If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist.

Candidates without current Right to Work who are not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship or another Global Talent visa route, may wish to look into the Global Talent Peer Review route. This is a self-application process and is subject to you meeting qualifying criteria.

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.

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