"Research Associate (0.6 FTE)"

Research Associate (0.6 FTE)

UWE, Bristol - School of Health and Social Wellbeing

This is an opportunity for an early career researcher to support the delivery of a new NIHR-funded research project focused on exploring whether health screening, education and promotion in mosques improves the health and wellbeing of Muslim communities.

You will use mixed methods to conduct research both individually and as part of the team, including realist methodology; literature reviews; interviews with patients, carers and mosque staff; and surveys.

This exciting project is led at UWE Bristol within our School of Health and Social Wellbeing. The project starts on 1 April 2026 and will run for 36 months.

About you

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with recent experience of conducting research within health or social care. You should be skilled in collecting, analysing and interpreting research data, and have familiarity with the ethical and legal requirements for health research. You should also be able to effectively contribute to obtaining ethical approvals, report writing and dissemination.

This research involves working extensively with mosques requiring a strong understanding of the cultural etiquette associated with mosques, including the importance of respectful behaviour, modesty in dress, and the diversity of practices within the Muslim community.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our Glenside Campus.

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. We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development. We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues.

This is a fixed-term post until 31/03/2029 and is a 0.6 FTE contract. This role is campus based, with some opportunity to work from home. This post requires basic DBS clearance.

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