Research Associate CLEAR Study

University of the West of England; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job description

About the vacancy:

This is an opportunity for a developing researcher to join the research team delivering a mixed methods study investigating Cervical Screening in general practice. The successful applicant will join the team as a Research Associate, and will work under supervision of a Research Fellow and the Chief Investigator. They will be involved in data collection, data analysis and other research tasks commensurate with the role.

About you:

Applicants should have recent experience of conducting research within the National Health Service (NHS), and ideally with experience of interviewing people about health services.

You will be expected to manage your own workload, seeking guidance and advice where necessary from the Research Fellow, Chief Investigator and wider research team. Applicants must be well organised, possess strong communication skills and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Experience with social media and/or website development is desirable.

This is a part-time post with an end date of 31.07.27.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our Glenside Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles north east of Bristol City Centre.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity. We’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Zoe Anchors on 0117 328 1882 or email: [e-mail].

This is a fixed-term post until 31/07/2027, and is part-time working on a 50 percent contract.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is important for our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based with some opportunity for remote/home working.

This post requires basic DBS clearance.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role, candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.

Should you be shortlisted, you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.