Research Associate x2 (fixed-term) (CH

Two Research Associate posts are available in the Local Health and Global Profits consortium. 

This grant is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is one of the four themes within the Population Health Improvement Network. For more information on this Network, see Population Health Improvement UK and Local Health and Global Profits PHI-UK. 

You will be joining a friendly and dynamic team of multidisciplinary researchers working at the cutting edge of public health research. 

The roles will be based within the Centre for 21st Century Public Health at the University of Bath.   

About the roles  

The two posts will work across the project’s work packages (specifically 1, 3 and 5) and involve:  

Supporting systems mapping exercises with local authorities  Conducting research and updating the evidence base related to systems mapping  Leading on development, testing, roll out and evaluation of resources that aim to support local authorities in developing and implementing policies to improve health at local level  Supporting implementation of actions to address the wider determinants of health and wellbeing (including commercial factors) at local authority level  Synthesising the findings and drawing them together to inform other aspects of LHGP  

Travel in the UK to conduct research will be required. 

Both roles will involve applied public health policy research, including collating and evaluating existing tools, grey literature reviews, and case study evaluations using qualitative or mixed methods.   The roles will therefore be varied, providing many opportunities to develop skills in participatory public health methods, as well as wider training.  

Opportunities to gain teaching experience will be available should the jobholder be interested.  About you 

You will have excellent attention to detail, have a strong team work ethic, be able to work flexibly, be an excellent communicator and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced dynamic environment.  

Further Information

These roles are offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week), fixed term basis with an expected end date of 31/03/2028.

What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 23 Mar 2025

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £38,249 to £45,413