Research Associate

Contractual hours: 37

About this role

We are seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to an exciting research project funded by the Medical Research Foundation. The project aims to develop and psychosocial support for people living with and beyond head and neck cancer who experience body image distress following treatment.

The Research Associate will work within a team of experienced researchers and clinicians both within and outside of UWE Bristol, and will engage with external stakeholders, including clinicians, cancer support organisations, and patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) contributors.

This role will be based at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), the world’s largest research group focusing on the role of appearance and body image in people’s lives. 

About you

Candidates should hold a Masters degree in health psychology, clinical psychology, or a related discipline. Registration for, or interest in registering for, a PhD or Professional Doctorate is desirable. You will have an interest in psycho-oncology, body image, and psychosocial aspects of cancer survivorship, and knowledge of psychosocial adjustment, wellbeing, and body image concerns in the context of cancer. You will have experience conducting literature reviews and experience working with clinical, academic, community, or third-sector stakeholders, including co-produced research approaches.

Desirable criteria include experience of working with people affected by head and neck cancer or other conditions associated with visible difference, and experience contributing to the development of psychosocial interventions. Experience working with patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) contributors would also be advantageous. Ideally, you will also have some experience contributing to academic publications and disseminating research findings. 

Appropriate training will be discussed with the successful candidate, and regular supervisory support will be provided.

Where you will be working

In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus

You’ll spend most of your time on campus with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

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.

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, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

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

Further information

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Helena Lewis-Smith at: Helena.Lewis-Smith@uwe.ac.uk

This is a full-time, fixed-term post until August 2028, working 37 hours per week.

This post is available on a job share

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.

We may be able to endorse eligible candidates for a Global Talent Visa (Academic and Research route). 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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