Research Associate (RA2409)

UEA; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

44 days leave

Hybrid working

Pension with life cover

Health and wellbeing facilities

Campus facilities

Job summary

University of East Anglia (Norwich Medical School) is seeking a Research Associate to join the Inclusion Diversity and Equality of Access (IDEA) Team. You will contribute to the research programme, analyse and interpret data, and present progress and outcomes.

A graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience is required, with strong communication and teamwork skills. The full-time, fixed-term role runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 August 2027, with flexible working options including hybrid

Qualifications

• Must have graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data; experience working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research programme and advance project aims.
• Analyse and interpret data; prepare results for dissemination.
• Write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes.

Skills

Data analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate-level qualification

Job description

Salary will be £31,236 per annum, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum.

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Norwich Medical School

Research Associate

Ref: RA2409

Salary on appointment will be £31,236 per annum, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to jointhe Inclusion Diversity and Equality of Access (IDEA) Team in the Norwich Medical School.

As a Research Associate youwill contribute to the research programme, analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes.

Youwill have a graduatelevel qualification, equivalent qualification or experience and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You Will also have stronginterpersonaland communicationskills, the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directlyrelating to this research area and previousresearch experiencewouldbe advantageous.

This full-timepost is available from 1 October 2026 on afixed-term basis to 31 August 2027.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, 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.

Benefits include:

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

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

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Prof Jo Hodgekins, Professor of Clinical Psychology via [e-mail]

Salary will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum

Salary will be £31,236 per annum, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum.

Salary will be £25,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum