The role
A full-time Senior Research Associate post (fixed funding for 30 months, commencing 5 January 2027) is available to lead the day-to-day research activities of the Co-Production work-package of a UKRI funded study of what measures may be acceptable and effective for reducing infection transmission in public places in the next pandemic.
What will you be doing?
You will work closely with Prof Lucy Yardley, Prof Jonathan Tallant and Dr Cynthia Ochieng to:
- Coordinate, co-lead and describe the coproduction of the research with members of the public and policy-makers
- Contribute to the research activity of the large multi-institution multi-disciplinary research team as needed, including surveys, observational and mixed methods studies
You should apply if
You have:
- A PhD or near completion in health psychology, public health or similar, or equivalent research experience in an academic, industrial or clinical setting equivalent to a PhD.
- Experience of successful coproduction of health research, particularly with underserved groups
Additional information
Please familiarise yourself with the redeployment process guidance before submitting an application, particularly around contract types (e.g. Fixed-term appointments)
Contract type: Open-ended (fixed funding for approximately 30 months, commencing 5 January 2027)
Work pattern: 100% time
Grade: J
Salary: £45,641 - £51,258 per annum
School/Unit: School of Psychology and Neuroscience
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Tuesday 24 November 2026
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9 December 2026
For informal queries please contact: Professor Lucy Yardley: Lucy.Yardley@bristol.ac.uk
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