Research Associate

Salary on appointment will be £31,236 per annum pro rata, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum pro rata. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to join Norwich Medical School to support a programme of research aiming to improve the long-term management of obesity, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research.

Within this programme of research, we will be conducting studies which aim to understand the impacts of privately funded obesity treatment (such as obesity management medications and metabolic bariatric surgery).

You will work on these mixed methods studies to gain an in-depth understanding of the issues, impacts and inequalities associated with private obesity treatments from the perspectives of key stakeholders and explore how care could be improved.
 
As a Research Associate you will contribute to the research programme, help with recruitment, consent, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes.

You will have a relevant graduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area and previous research experience would be advantageous.  

This part-time (0.6 FTE) post is available from 1 September 2026 on a fixed term basis for 31 months.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Basic level from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days per annum pro rata can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 12 August 2026 

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

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