About the Role:

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Health Sciences

Research Fellow in Applied Health Research Ref: RA2414

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)

We are excited to offer this opportunity as a Research Fellow in Applied Health Research in the School of Health Sciences. This strategic role is to help deliver a high-quality training environment for our growing cohort of PhD students, and to contribute to growth in our priority research areas.

As part of this role, you will lead on initiating and facilitating support for a cohort of international PhD students in applied health research, supporting their academic and personal development throughout their candidature. The role provides an excellent development opportunity to strengthen your research leadership by modelling and helping build a positive research culture and environment. You will work closely with the School of Health Sciences Postgraduate Research Director, Director of Research and the Dean to lead on doctoral training initiatives.

Dependent on your expertise there will be opportunity to assist in preparation of research bids and papers. You will be an applied health researcher with a PhD who is establishing an emerging reputation within your field and be developing and demonstrating intellectual independence.

You will have experience in supporting PhD students through supervision or mentoring. This role is suitable for a range of research backgrounds including allied health, nursing and midwifery, pharmacy, social sciences, behavioural science, implementation science, public health, and epidemiology.

This post is available for an immediate start on a part time (0.6 FTE), fixed term basis for 3 years.

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, 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 (pro rata for part-time).
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:

28 October 2026

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

About You

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 Dr Anne Killett via a.killett@uea.ac.uk