Knowledge Mobilisation Research Associate

Keele University; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Knowledge Mobilisation Research Associate to enhance the translation of research into practice and policy. The role focuses on improving care for individuals with arthritis and aligning research with real-world applications. Candidates should possess a degree in a medical or health-related field and relevant experience supporting innovations in health and care. Flexible working practices are supported by the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting innovations in health and care or research settings.
• Ability to translate research into practice and policy.
• Enthusiastic and motivated approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and evaluate knowledge mobilisation activities.
• Ensure effective sharing of evidence across communities.
• Advance the themes related to musculoskeletal conditions.

Skills

Support innovations in health and care

Knowledge mobilisation

Communication

Education

Degree in medical or health-related field

Job description

5 years Fixed Term until October 2030

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Knowledge Mobilisation Research Associate to join the Versus Arthritis (VA) Clinical Epidemiology Research Consortia. This is an exciting opportunity to develop, lead, and evaluate knowledge mobilisation (KMb) activities that ensure research is translated into practice and policy, improving care and outcomes for people living with arthritis and other painful musculoskeletal conditions.

The post is based in the Impact Accelerator Unit (IAU), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine.

Over the next five years, the consortia will focus on five priority themes:

• Health inequalities
• Painful musculoskeletal conditions in childhood
• The impact of the menopause on arthritis and musculoskeletal pain
• The use of pain-relievers
• The burden of blood tests for young people with arthritis

As a Knowledge Mobilisation Research Associate, you will play a central role in advancing these themes, ensuring that evidence is shared widely and effectively across research, policy, practice, and patient communities.

You will have a degree in a medical or health-related field, or equivalent experience, and experience of supporting innovations in health and care or research settings.

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

Equal opportunities statement: Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Interviews will be held on: 21st November 2025