Research Associate

Starting salary from £31,236 per annum (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum (pro rata)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate join the School of Health Sciences to conduct studies that will investigate how the menopause transition influences brain health.

As a Research Associate you will contribute to the research programme, analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes.

You will have a degree in Neuroscience, Nutrition or other relevant Biomedical Science and laboratory experience. You will also have the ability to work in proactive and results driven manner, with strong organisational and administrative skills.

Proficiency in bioinformatics, data management, and the analysis of large-scale datasets is desirable.

This post is available from 7 December 2026 on a part time (0.6 FTE), fixed term basis for 11 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.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

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

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