Post Doctorate Research Associate - THRIVE Project

University of Leicester - Respiratory Sciences

Location: Leicester

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 per annum, pro-rata if part-time. Grade 7

Hours: Full Time, Part Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 21st August 2025

Closes: 8th September 2025

Job Ref: 12192

Vacancy terms: Full-time, part-time (minimum 0.6FTE, 22.5 hours per week), or job share considered, fixed term contract until 30 June 2026

Salary details: Grade 7 - £39,906 to £46,049 per annum, pro-rata if part-time

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

The Pareek Research Group is recruiting for a Post-Doctoral researcher to support the ‘Transforming the Health of healthcaRe workers through behavioural InterVentions and Engagement’ (THRIVE) project, part of the UK-REACH portfolio of projects.

THRIVE is funded by the NIHR in order to better understand what has been, is being, and could be done to improve the physical activity levels of healthcare workers (HCWs) in different job roles and ethnic groups.

The post holder will be responsible for conducting a rapid review of published and unpublished literature related to physical health interventions in healthcare workers and developing a network of NHS stakeholders.

THRIVE is part of the UK-REACH programme which is a large inter-disciplinary programme of healthcare worker research looking at a range of aspects including physical health, long-COVID and workforce retention.

About you

We are seeking a researcher with an established publication record who has experience in conducting rapid reviews of published and unpublished literature and stakeholder engagement.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Holly Reilly, Research Manager on hlr21@leicester.ac.uk

Applications for job share will be considered.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying.