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Research Fellow (ICB Liaison Officer)

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Research Fellow (ICB Liaison Officer)

University of East Anglia logoUniversity of East Anglia
Norwich, United Kingdom
Deadline: 19 November 2026
Posted: Oct 25, 2026

NL Highlights

Act as a key liaison between academic research and the NHS Integrated Care Board to foster research development.
Understand and connect research initiatives across institutions to enhance capacity building in out-of-hospital healthcare settings.
Proactively drive results in a fast-paced, multi-site environment, bridging the University, ICB, healthcare providers, and local authorities.

Details

Reference

RA2419

Salary & Funding

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

Duration

Fixed term for 9 months, with the possibility of extension

Contact Info

Profesor Michael Twigg via m.twigg1@nhs.net, Dr Clara Yates via clara.yates@nhs.net or Professor Vassilios Vassiliou via v.vassiliou@uea.ac.uk

Eligibility

PhD in a relevant health or care subject area
Significant experience of independent research
Experience designing and delivering research projects
Expertise in relevant research methodologies

Next Steps

1
Refer to the attached Candidate Brochure for Job Description and Person Specification.
2
Contact Professor Michael Twigg, Dr Clara Yates, or Professor Vassilios Vassiliou for an informal discussion.
3
Apply via the official institution portal.

Opportunity Overview

About the Role:

Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Norwich Medical School

Research Fellow (ICB Liaison Officer)

Ref: RA2419

Starting salary from 48,822 per annum pro rata, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to 56,535 per 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 you will have a PhD In a relevant health or care subject area, along with significant experience of independent research, designing and delivering research 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 strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to analyse and interpret data, and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area would be 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:

  • 44 days 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.

Closing date:

19 November 2026

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