Research Associate - Applied Health Sciences

Salary: Full-time starting salary is normally in the range £33,662 to £36,320 with potential progression once in post to £40,704

Hours: Part Time 0.2 FTE (7.5hrs per week)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract up May 2027

Background 

We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Student Research Assistant to support Dr Laura Kudrna on an NIHR-funded Programme Grant on Work and Health in Local Government. This is a six-month, part-time hybrid role starting in December.

Role Summary 

As Student Research Assistant, you’ll support Dr Laura Kudrna on an NIHR-funded Programme Grant on Work and Health in Local Government, alongside other project work as needed. The role will run for six months from December and is hybrid, with one day (7.5 hours) of work per week that can be worked flexibly.

Main Duties

• Support scoping activities, including mapping local government bodies, policies and relevant initiatives.
• Assist with stakeholder mapping and engagement.
• Research stakeholders and workplace wellbeing initiatives.
• Attend and take notes at meetings with key stakeholders.
• Respond to any email queries.
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews.
• Analyse research data as directed.
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters.
• Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods.
• Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research.
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
• Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research.
• Fosters a fair and equitable workplace for all staff.
• Identify and respond to equality and diversity issues in line with relevant university policies and procedures.

Person Specification

• Available to work up to 7.5 hours per week for the duration of the role (hours can be worked flexibly in a hybrid format).
• A degree in Public Health.
• Experience of working with local government, work, and health, including anchor institutions.
• Experience of working with local government and workplaces on settings to support health, such as food systems.
• Experience collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data.
• An interest in research, public health, workplace wellbeing and local government.
• Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with project team members and a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the confidence to talk about research.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques.
• Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively.
• Ability to access and organise resources successfully.
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics and duties under the Equality Act 2010. Including fostering good relations and advancing the universities Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

Closing date: 26/11/2026 23:59

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