Academic R&I Senior Research Associate

Overview

In this role you will lead and contribute to applied reproductive health research within a multidisciplinary group. You will design and deliver studies, analyse data, publish findings, and help secure funding while mentoring colleagues. The position emphasizes health equity for women and infants, collaboration with national and international partners, and driving research impact through dissemination and public involvement. You will shape research directions and pursue fellowships or project funding, contributing to a vibrant research culture at Newcastle University.

Pay / Benefits

• generous holiday package
• holiday purchase option
• pension schemes
• health and wellbeing initiatives

Responsibilities

• Develop and undertake reproductive health research to address health inequities
• Contribute ideas on methodologies and study design
• Assess findings for next steps and additional investigations
• Lead and coordinate day-to-day project activities, manage risks, support team objectives
• Attract external funding for research from peer-reviewed sources
• Lead on academic outputs, publications, and dissemination at conferences
• Lead knowledge mobilisation to maximise research impact
• Build relationships with health and care partners and community stakeholders
• Lead public involvement, engagement, and inclusive research activities
• Pursue professional development, training, and transferable skills
• Develop and maintain regional/national collaborations
• Attend group meetings and contribute to wider group activities
• Provide supervision and support to students and early-career researchers
• Understand university structures, policies, and research environment

Key requirements

• Track record in leading/contributing to mixed methods research in applied reproductive health with external partners
• Proven ability to analyse mixed methods data
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience securing external research funding as PI or co-Investigator
• Delivering research projects to deadlines with milestones
• Attention to detail and high accuracy
• High analytical and problem-solving capacity
• Clear communication of complex information to diverse audiences
• Collaborative work style and independent initiative
• Understanding of the UK health, public health, and social care system

• collaborative
• clear communicator
• initiative and creativity
• mixed methods data analysis
• expertise in reproductive health research
• research dissemination and knowledge mobilisation

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