Research Associate (RA2416)

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

Benefits offered by this job

44 days annual leave

Pension scheme with life cover

Wellbeing and health facilities

Job summary

University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich is seeking a Research Associate to join the School of Health Sciences. The role focuses on studies examining how the menopause transition affects brain health, with responsibilities including data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of results.

The post requires a degree in Neuroscience, Nutrition or relevant Biomedical Science and lab experience; proficiency in bioinformatics and large-scale data analysis is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Neuroscience, Nutrition or other Biomedical Science.
• Experience in laboratory studies and data analysis.
• Desirable: proficiency in bioinformatics and handling large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Join the School of Health Sciences to conduct studies on how menopause transition influences brain health.
• Analyse and interpret data, write up results and present progress.
• Contribute to the research programme and assist with dissemination.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Data management

Large-scale data analysis

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Nutrition or Biomedical Science

Job description

Starting salary from £31,236 with annual increment to £37,694 per annum.

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
School of Health Sciences
Research Associate
Ref: RA2416

Starting salary from £31,236 per annum (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum (pro rata)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate join the School of Health Sciencestoconduct studies that will investigate how the menopause transition influences brain health.

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 degree in Neuroscience, Nutrition or other relevant Biomedical Science and laboratory experience. You will also have the ability to work in proactive and results driven manner, with strong organisational and administrative skills.

Proficiency in bioinformatics, data management, and the analysis of large-scale datasets is desirable.

This post is available from 7 December 2026 on a part time (0.6 FTE), fixed term basis for 11 months.

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, 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 (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including 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 Matthew Pontifex, Lecturer in Health Sciences (Dietetics),via [e-mail]

Starting salary from £31,236 with annual increment to £37,694 per annum pro rata.

Salary will be £48,822 with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum pro rata.

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