Research Fellow (ICB Liaison Officer) (RA2419)

UEA; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous pension

Wellbeing access

Employee discounts

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

The University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich invites applications for a part-time Research Fellow (ICB Liaison Officer). Starting salary £48,822 with increments up to £56,535 pro rata, reflecting skills and experience.

The 0.5 FTE post is fixed term for 9 months with potential extension subject to grants. The role links academia with the Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, supporting capacity building across health and care settings and coordinating research activity across sites and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant health or care subject
• Significant experience of independent research and delivering research projects
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills

Responsibilities

• Understand research across institutions and act as a link between academia and NSICB
• Support capacity and capability building in out-of-hospital settings for the ICB
• Collaborate across the University, the ICB, health and care providers and local authorities

Job description

Research Fellow (ICB Liaison Officer) (RA2419)

Starting salary from £48,822 with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum pro rata.

• Research Fellow (ICB Liaison Officer) (RA2419)

About the Role:

Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Norwich Medical School

Research Fellow (ICB Liaison Officer)

Ref: RA2419

Starting salary from£48,822per annum pro rata, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to£56,535per annum pro rata.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Fellow to join the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

This is an academic liaison role funded by the NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board (NSICB) in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of East Anglia. NSICB uses Research Capability Funding (RCF) to support system wide research development.

The primary role of this post is to understand research being undertaken across institutions and act as a link person between academia and NSICB to support capacity and capability building in out of hospital settings for the ICB.

As a Research Fellow youwill have a PhD In a relevant health or care subject area, along with significant experience of independentresearch, designing and deliveringresearch projects and expertise in relevant research methodologies.

This is a liaison officer role, and you will be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment across sites and between the University, the ICB, health and care providers and local authorities.

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 wouldbe advantageous.

This part-time (0.5 FTE) post is available immediately on a fixed term basis for 9 months, with the possibility of extension subject to successful grants.

Benefits include:

• 44days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (per annum pro rata).
• 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.

19 November 2026

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 Profesor Michael Twigg [e-mail], Dr Clara Yates via [e-mail] or Professor Vassilios Vassiliou via [e-mail]

Starting salary from £48,822 with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum pro rata.

Salary will be on the Clinical Academic Scale for Clinical Academics holding Consultant Contracts

Salary of £38,784 with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum.

Vacancy Type

Fixed Term

Function

Management and Senior Administrative (ALC)