Research Associate Fellow (FTC)

Area

Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences

Location

University Park

Salary

£31,637 to £46,735 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £35,116 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date

Monday 09 June 2025

Reference

MED159725

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Fellow within the Academic Unit, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences to join the NIHR DeNPRU-UN (Dementia and Neurodegeneration Policy Research Unit), based at University of Nottingham. DeNPRU-UN is funded to generate the evidence policymakers need to develop and deliver effective and equitable health and social care in England that will make it the best place in the world for those with dementia or a neurodegenerative disease to receive care and support, wherever they live and whatever their background. You will work in the team based at University of Nottingham, and with the core team at Queen Mary University as well as national partners.

The post holder will be enthusiastically committed to conducting research that makes an impact and a team player. You will work with academics in dementia and neurodegenetative conditions, which may include MS or Parkinson’s Disease to design and carry out portfolio studies and support rapid responses to requests for evidence. You will work across a range of projects utilising quantitative and qualitative methods. Depending on the skills of the appointee this may include health economics.

You will have experience in studies using mixed methods. We will provide you with strong and enthusiastic support to develop your career. The post will be offered as a full-time (36.25 hours per week), fixed-term position, available until 31st December 2026.The University of Nottingham provides generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 (30) days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Ben Hicks, ben.hicks@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

## Further details:

• [Job Description/Role Profile](/Upload/vacancies/files/51919/MED159725.pdf)

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