Research Associate Job at Bristol, England, United Kingdom Full Time NEW

UWE Bristol has a fantastic opportunity for an early career researcher to support the delivery of a new NIHR-funded research project focused on adapting a structured pharmacist-led paediatric therapy management intervention for children with life-limiting conditions managing complex polypharmacy in the UK.

You’ll use mixed methods to conduct research both individually and as part of the team, including co-design workshops, interviews and focus groups with children and young people, their families and healthcare professionals and stakeholder engagement events.

You’ll manage your own workload and seek guidance and advice where necessary from the chief investigators and wider research team.

This is a really exciting project, based within our School of Health and Social Wellbeing, led by Dr Ilhem Berrou and Professor Lorna Fraser in collaboration with colleagues at other Higher Education Institutions and NHS Organisations.

The project starts on 1 June 2026 and will run for 18 months.

About You

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with recent experience of conducting research within health or social care, and ideally with experience of co-production and interviewing people about health services.

You’re skilled in collecting, analysing and interpreting research data, and have familiarity with the ethical and legal requirements for health research. You can effectively contribute to obtaining ethical approvals, report writing and dissemination. Experience of conducting qualitative research with parents/carers and children and young people is desirable.

This research involves working extensively with children and young people with health conditions, their families and healthcare professionals requiring strong skills in age-appropriate communication, trauma-informed practice, sensitivity and respect to family dynamics and cultures.

You’re well organised, possess strong communication skills and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You should be able to confidently manage your own workload, research resources and administrative activities.

Where you will be working

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.

In this role, you’ll be based at our Glenside Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles from Bristol city centre.

You’ll spend most of your time on campus, with some opportunity to work from home.

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 vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.

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

Add your individuality to ours

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

We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Ilhem Berrou by email: ilhem.berrou@uwe.ac.uk

This is a fixed term post until 30 November 2027, and is part-time working on a 0.6 FTE contract.

We are hoping to conduct interviews remotely on 08 July 2026.

This post is not available on a job share basis.

Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.

This post requires basic DBS clearance.

Right to Work in the UK

If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist .

Candidates without current Right to Work who are not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship or another Global Talent visa route, may wish to look into the Global Talent Peer Review route. This is a self-application process and is subject to you meeting qualifying criteria.

You may also wish to explore other visa options which will allow you to work in the UK.

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

Next Steps

We’d love to hear from you – if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible.

We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.