Research Associate/Research Fellow in Digital Health

University Of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a part-time Research Associate/Fellow with expertise in digital health. You will curate teaching resources and support training programs. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and a strong publication record. Join a collaborative environment to enhance digital health education and research initiatives.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly workplace

Qualifications

• Candidates must exhibit strong publication track records and experience in their specialization.
• Commitment to accessibility and equity in education is required.

Responsibilities

• Curation and development of teaching resources.
• Support Bath's Skills and Knowledge Programme.
• Collaboration with academic and public sector partners.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative and team-oriented

Experience in inclusive teaching

High-quality research skills

Adaptable and innovative

Education

PhD (or close to completion) in relevant fields

Job description

Overview

The EPSRC-funded LEAP (Leadership Engagement Acceleration & Partnership) Hub is a ground breaking Digital Health Hub for the South West of England and Wales. The Hub aims to build on the strengths of its institutional partners to provide opportunities for training, research, and collaboration. The Hub programmes comprise a Skills and Knowledge Programme that delivers a selection of training courses designed for professional learners across the Digital Health sector, a Fellowship Programme to develop future leaders in Digital Health, and a Research Programme that funds opportunities identified by the Hub. We are keen to recruit a researcher with expertise in digital health to primarily support Bath's contribution to LEAP's Skills and Knowledge Programme. Specifically, the researcher will support the curation and development of teaching resources to support a portfolio of courses reflecting the needs of learners working in digital health. Introductory short courses that Bath aims to develop include Data Mining, Statistics in Practice and Machine Learning. You can find out more about the potential content that these might include here.

The Research Associate/Research Fellow will be based within the Information, Decisions and Operations (IDO) Division, School of Management at the University of Bath, where there will also be opportunities to work across our current suite of grants and research centres. The University of Bath is a thriving hub for world-leading research in human aspects of cybersecurity and includes a number of research groups, centres and institutes including the Centre for Healthcare Innovation and Improvement, the Centre for 21st Century Public Health, the Applied Digital Behaviour Lab, and the Institute of Digital Security and Behaviour.

Roles and requirements

The appointment will be made at a level commensurate with your experience. As a Research Associate you will hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in Psychology, Digital Health, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or other relevant field and be able to demonstrate a suitable publication track record. To be appointed at the Research Fellow level, you will have considerable post-doctoral research experience in a relevant field, a strong publication record, and be able to demonstrate leadership and mentorship in your area of specialisation.

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about advancing digital health education and research.

About you

• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to working across disciplines
• Experienced in designing and delivering inclusive, engaging teaching and learning experiences
• Skilled in conducting and applying high-quality research to real-world digital health challenges
• Committed to accessibility and equity in education, with experience creating resources that meet diverse learner needs
• Uphold strong professional integrity and ethical standards in research, teaching, and collaboration
• Adaptable and innovative, with a keen interest in developing training for evolving digital health technologies
• Able to collaborate with academic, industry, and public sector partners to develop meaningful relationships
• Interested in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, or behavioural science in healthcare (desirable)
• Enthusiastic about public engagement, knowledge exchange, and shaping the future of digital health education

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in digital health education and research.

Additional information

This role is offered on a part-time basis (18.25 hours per week) for a fixed-term period of 6 months.

Please state in the application which role (Research Associate, Research Fellow or no preference) you wish to apply for.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor David Ellis ([e-mail]); however please ensure that you submit your application through the university website.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality, receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

What we can offer you

We continually expand our benefits package to support you and your experience with us. Examples of benefits include:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days for work-life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Please also see our application support page for further information.

Right to Work in the UK:
We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.

Anonymous shortlisting:
We are committed to reducing unconscious bias in assessment. Personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.