Research Associate

Role overview

UWE Bristol is recruiting an early career researcher to contribute to a new NIHR-funded study. The project is centred on adapting a structured pharmacist-led paediatric therapy management approach for children living with life-limiting conditions who are managing complex polypharmacy in the UK.

The postholder will work with mixed research methods and will take part in the study both independently and alongside the wider team. Activities will include co-design workshops, interviews, focus groups with children and young people, their families and healthcare professionals, and stakeholder engagement events.

You will be expected to organise your own work, while also drawing on support and direction from the chief investigators and the broader research group when needed.

The project is based in the School of Health and Social Wellbeing and is being led by Dr Ilhem Berrou and Professor Lorna Fraser in partnership with colleagues from other higher education institutions and NHS organisations.

Project dates and contract details

The project begins on 1 June 2026 and is planned to continue for 18 months. The role is offered on a fixed-term basis until 30 November 2027. It is a part-time post at 0.6 FTE and is not open for job sharing.

What you will do

• Support delivery of a NIHR-funded research project focused on paediatric therapy management.
• Carry out research using mixed methods, both independently and as part of the project team.
• Contribute to co-design workshops, interviews, focus groups and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Work with children and young people, families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.
• Plan and manage your own workload, research resources and administrative tasks.
• Seek advice from the chief investigators and wider research team when needed.

About the working arrangement

The role is based at Glenside Campus in Stapleton, approximately three miles from Bristol city centre. UWE Bristol is a campus-based university, and you will spend most of your time on campus, with some opportunity to work from home.

What the university offers

UWE Bristol offers a wide range of benefits, including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave, a career-average pension scheme, retail savings, an onsite nursery, and access to training and professional development.

Equality, inclusion and values

The university values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. It particularly encourages applications from global majority candidates, as this group is currently under-represented. UWE Bristol is also a Disability Confident employer and encourages applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates.

Additional information

Salary is set according to the university’s salary assessment guidance and will reflect relevant skills and experience in line with internal parity.

This post requires basic DBS clearance.

Applicants must provide valid evidence of their right to work in the UK before employment starts. The university does not pay visa costs or the health surcharge.

Candidates without current right to work who are not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship or another Global Talent visa route may wish to consider the Global Talent Peer Review route, which is a self-application process subject to qualifying criteria. Other visa options may also be available.

If you would like to discuss the role further, you can contact Ilhem Berrou by email.

Applications should demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria in the person specification, using clear and relevant examples. The university will update candidates by email after shortlisting is complete. Interviews are intended to be held remotely on 08 July 2026.

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