Research Associate

Norwich Research Partners Llp; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Research Associate to support a study on sedation from antipsychotics, based in Norwich. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree, strong organizational and communication skills, and research experience. This full-time role requires travel across East Anglia and offers access to extensive benefits, including generous leave and professional development opportunities. Applications close once sufficient candidates are identified, so apply promptly.

Benefits

44 days annual leave

Family and Work-life balance policies

Generous pension scheme

Discounted access to Sportspark facilities

Exclusive shopping discounts

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses

Qualifications

• Must have a graduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant subject.
• Experience in conducting research or in working in the NHS (particularly in psychosis) will be advantageous.
• Must be able to undertake regular travel to locations across East Anglia.

Responsibilities

• Support research activities, including participant recruitment and data collection.
• Collaborate with NHS mental health services for research project.
• Contribute to analysis and dissemination of research findings.

Skills

Strong organisation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Research experience

Experience in NHS

Education

Graduate level qualification in psychology or relevant subject

Job description

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

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School
Research Associate
Ref: RA2380
Salary on appointment will be £31,236 per annum, with an annual increment up to£37,694per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to join Norwich Medical School to support a programme of research on sedation from antipsychotics, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research.

This programme aims to understand more about sedation from antipsychotics in psychosis and its impacts on patients, including developing improved measurement of sedation, with the aim of improving patient outcomes in NHS services.

You will support activity across the proposed programme of research, including with recruitment of clinical participants (working with NHS colleagues and wider networks), consent and data collection, input into analysis and write up, administration of project meetings, and dissemination of research findings.

This research will involve working closely and collaboratively with NHS mental health services, particularly in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT), which is jointly hosting the project.

You will have a graduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology) and be able to evidence that you have strong organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Experience in conducting research or in working in the NHS (particularly in psychosis) will be advantageous. The role is well-suited to individuals seeking to pursue either clinical psychology doctorate training or academic career pathways.

You must be able to undertake regular travel to locations across East Anglia, including Cambridgeshire.

This full-time post is available from 1 April 2026 on a fixed termbasis for 35 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.

Benefits include:

• 44days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generouspension schemewith life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shoppingdiscountsto help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Please note the job advert for this post will close once we receive sufficient applications from suitable candidates. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible.

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

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Sarah Reeve, Lecturer in Clinical Psychology,via [e-mail]

Appointment salary level will be based on the appointee's existing salary within the NHS.

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

Salary from £36,622 per annum with an annual increment up to £44,193 per annum.