Postdoctoral Research Associate

This new part-time (0.3FTE) post is available from 1st September 2025 on a fixed-term one-year basis, in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

The Faculty wishes to recruit a 0.3FTE Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Dr Jo Butterworth and team. This NIHR-funded post is available from 1st September 2025 for one year in the first instance. The successful applicant will plan, conduct and analyse qualitative ‘think aloud’ interviews with those living with multiple long-term conditions and/or their carers, from culturally diverse populations. The work will address the hypothesis that Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) in the coproduction of a shared decision-making intervention has ensured an inclusive, relevant and responsive intervention. We propose to test the feasibility (applicability and acceptability) of patient-facing materials in this study, ahead of evaluating them in a future trial. Patient and public involvement in the development, interpretation and dissemination of findings will also be key.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and have relevant research skills in order to work within the research programme.

The successful applicant will be able to work collaboratively, present information on research and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies. They will need to able to manage competing research and administrative demands and deadlines.

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

The College is proud to have a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment and impact to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects. Our Inspiring Stories tell you more about how we support our staff, including through a mentoring programme to help our staff learn from the professional and life experience of colleagues and explore opportunities and actions for career progression.

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

For further information please contact Dr Jo Butterworth, e-mail [email protected]