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Senior Research Associate

University of East Anglia - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - School of Health Sciences

Location: Norwich
Salary: £38,249 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 27th March 2025
Closes: 22nd April 2025
Job Ref: RA2303

Salary on appointment will be £38,249 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £45,413 per annum (pro rata)  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Associate join the Norwich Medical School and the School of Health Sciences to conduct research into the management of cough and secretions in Motor Neurone Disease (MND).    
   
Working with a multi-disciplinary team of academics and clinicians from UEA, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the Motor Neurone Disease Association you will contribute to the development of highly impactful clinical research using a range of applied research skills.   

Over this year, you will undertake a complex intervention systematic review, (supported by a research team experienced in this type of review) into the management of secretions in Motor Neurone Disease. You will use these findings to inform the development of future studies including focus groups, interviews and a co-produced decision support aid for the management of this problem.    

In addition to analysing and interpreting data, writing up results for peer review publication and presenting findings at academic conferences and to the public, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to grant applications, build research skills, enable implementation of findings.     

You will have a postgraduate level or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant research area.  You will also have experience of independent research, have publications in respected journals or equivalent within the field 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, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Previous experience conducting a complex intervention review is highly desirable.

We are looking for an adaptable, self-directed and committed individual, ideally with experience of conducting research with groups such as those with life limiting conditions and/or those with communication challenges.

This part-time (0.8 FTE) post is available for an immediate start on a fixed term basis for 1 year, with the potential to extend the position up to 3 years. The appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Standard level from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
  
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, part-time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. There may be some flexibility around the hybrid nature of this role. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement. Hot desking is available where needed.

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. 

Closing date:  22 April 2025

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

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