Research Associate (fixed term to 30 September 2024) at University of East Anglia

Salary on appointment will be £27,929 per annum, with an annual increment up to £34,308 per annum 

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join the iACT4CARERS project team (https://iact4carers.com/). This project is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR150071).

The iACT4CARERS project aims to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of internet-delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for family carers of people with dementia in a full-scale randomised controlled trial. The trial will be delivered across 20 NHS services across England with support from the Norwich Clinical Trials Unit.

You will be based in the office at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, working with a team of researchers and clinicians in the UK and internationally. The post is not suitable for remote/hybrid working. You will be involved in collecting data and monitoring research progress, ensuring the achievement of research objectives, working closely with another Research Associate in the team. You will also contribute to the data analysis and the research project’s dissemination. In addition, the iACT4CARERS project emphasises reaching out to a wider group of family carers including families from ethnic minority groups and you will have the opportunity to work with various patient and public representatives.

This post is suitable for researchers with experience in dementia studies or applied health studies in the related areas. Experience in working with vulnerable populations and active involvement with research is essential.

This is a full-time post available from 1 December 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter, until 30 September 2024. The post may be extended until 30 April 2026 subject to the successful progress of the trial.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days, can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 1 November 2023

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