Research 5 (Research Assistant): £33,002 – £35,608 / Research 7 (Research Associate*): £37,694 – £46,049. Full‑time or part‑time considered at minimum 0.8 FTE.
The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute (THIS) Institute seeks a talented early‑career researcher to support an exciting programme of work on innovation and improvement in healthcare. The successful candidate will initially work on projects using online participatory communities to co‑design and evaluate innovations to improve care, including new technologies (e.g., AI) and service changes (e.g., use of neighbourhood models).
Responsibilities
- Read, critique and synthesise relevant literature.
- Plan and conduct primary research to a high standard.
- Engage with many stakeholders and collaborators in co‑design.
- Prepare research protocols, project reports and manuscripts for submission to peer‑reviewed journals.
- Work at pace and contribute to teamwork.
Qualifications
- Educated to Masters* or PhD* level.
- Strong background in qualitative research or mixed methods research relevant to healthcare improvement and innovation.
- Strong skills in teamwork.
- Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of their PhD. For appointment at Research Assistant level, applicants should have a Masters degree or equivalent experience.
- Preferred candidate will require a DBS and Research Passport (to be applied for once an offer is accepted).
Location
The post will be based at Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN (approximately 2.5 miles south of the city centre).
Closing & Interview Dates
Closing Date: Midnight 19 July 2026
Interview Date: week commencing 27th July 2026
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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