Research Fellow (full-time)

UWE Bristol has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced quantitative researcher to join the Centre for Health and Clinical Research to work on a large NIHR funded digital health research project.  The project will explore the clinical and cost-effectiveness of implementing a digital health intervention for low back pain into primary care. You will work in a team of experienced researchers and co-applicants from a range of Universities and NHS institutions.

The project has a duration of 36 months and commenced 1^st November 2024.

You will support the delivery of the project, leading on participant recruitment and dataset management, and assist with statistical data analysis. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with prior experience in health research methods and approaches, with particular emphasis on NHS project experience.

You will be expected to work on your own initiative, seeking guidance and advice where necessary from the Chief Investigator and Study Management Group.  

You’re well organised, possess strong communication skills and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Dr Alice Berry on 0117 3287802.

You will contribute to all workstreams, leading a process evaluation, qualitative data analysis and supporting participant recruitment and retention. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with prior experience in health research methods and approaches, with particular emphasis on NHS project experience.

You can work on your own initiative, seeking guidance and advice where necessary from the Chief Investigator and Study Management Group.  

This post is based at our Glenside Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles north east of Bristol City Centre. 

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, 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 of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

We are hoping interviews can take place week commencing 20^th January 2025.

This is a full-time, fixed-term post until October 2027 and is working on a 1.0 FTE contract.

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

This role is campus based for 1-2 days per week with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

This post requires basic DBS clearance.

You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible.

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

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