Research Associate

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Norwich is seeking a Research Associate to conduct a dietary intervention study. Responsibilities include analyzing data and presenting research findings. Ideal candidates will have a graduate-level qualification, strong communication skills, and experience in research. This part-time position offers competitive pay and flexible working options.

Benefits

44 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Flexible working options

Additional University Customary days

Qualifications

• Graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research programme and analyze data.
• Write up results and present research progress and outcomes.
• Work on projects investigating the effects of American Ginseng.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Research experience

Education

Graduate-level qualification

Job description

Overview

Salary on appointment will be £31,236 per annum pro rata, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum pro rata. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to join the Department of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine at the Norwich Medical School to conduct a dietary intervention study (based in the NHS Clinical Research Facility).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research programme, help analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes.
• Work on a grant-supported project investigating the acute benefits of American Ginseng on mood and cognition in healthy young adults.
• Work in a proactive, results-driven manner in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Advanced skills directly relating to this research area and previous research experience would be advantageous.

Details

This post is available from 1 October 2025 (and ideally no later than 13 October 2025) on a part-time (0.5 FTE) basis for a fixed term period to 2 February 2027. The post will be based at the Quadram Institute, Rosalind Franklin Road, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UQ.

Policies and checks

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Working patterns and benefits

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. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview. Further information on benefits, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on the benefits page.

Closing date

Closing date: 14 September 2025

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

£31,236 per annum pro rata, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum pro rata