Research Associate

Salary on appointment will be £31,236 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum (pro rata). 

We are offering an exciting opportunity to work on a funded research project helping to develop more accessible anxiety measures in stroke. The successful candidate will travel to stroke rehabilitation wards in the region and support data collection by administering a series of mental health questionnaires to stroke survivors. They will work with patients who may have varying needs and difficulties, such as communication problems and mental health difficulties. The appointee will also support consent-taking and assessing capacity if required.

This post is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in completing a PhD and pursuing an academic career. There will be opportunities to develop research skills, receive research mentoring, and access to research networks for early career researchers. There are also publication opportunities. This post is also a great opportunity for someone looking to build their clinical experience in a population with neurological conditions, and for those wishing to develop competencies in capacity and psychological assessment.

The appointee will be a Speech and Language Therapy graduate and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Previous experience of working in clinical environments, especially on wards, is advantageous. The role requires a high level of autonomy, involving weekly planning of research activities and close collaboration with colleagues. 

This part-time (22.5/0.6 FTE) post is available from 26 October 2026 on a fixed-term basis of 6 months. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Vulnerable Adult Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to vulnerable adults.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options, and we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, job share and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds for this post, as they are currently underrepresented in this type of role. Appointment will be made on merit and all applicants will be scored against the same criteria.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 1 September 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.