About The Role
Graduate Research Assistant / Postdoctoral Research Associate in Evidence Synthesis and Medical Statistics
This full time post is available from January 2027 on a full time basis until 31st March 2028.
This post is offered as a fixed term contract and is funded by NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) until 31st March 2028.
In line with the University’s fair employment for all principles, any further funding opportunities identified will be reviewed and discussed during the contract.
The GRA starting salary will be from £34,360, with the PDRA starting salary from £35,302 on Grade E, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
The Role
The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences wishes to recruit either a Graduate Research Assistant or Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of a small focussed team who conduct responsive, high-quality systematic reviews to support pressing public health and health service priority issues. The successful applicant will join Isca Evidence, a multidisciplinary team of systematic reviewers, epidemiologists, statisticians, health economists, information specialists, clinical experts and members of the public, in producing responsive, high-quality outputs under strict deadlines.
As part of this post, you will contribute to the delivery and ongoing maintenance of a living network meta-analysis.
About You
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.
For the GRA role, you will be a graduate trainee with a relevant degree in a field related to health services research for example medical sciences, statistics, or economics, and a demonstrated career commitment to working in health services research.
For the PDRA Role, you will possess a PhD in a field related to health services research for example medical sciences, statistics, or economics, and a demonstrated career commitment to working in health services research.
Working within Isca Evidence you will support evidence synthesis projects for the Department of Health and Social Care. Supported by experienced team members, you will develop a profile as an emerging expert in evidence synthesis to inform decision making. This will include undertaking suitable training, a personal development plan and identification of opportunities for ongoing learning. As part of the general expectations of this post, you will support publications in high quality international journals and participate in all aspects of the evidence review process.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further information
Please contact Jo Thompson Coon, e-mail j.thompson-coon@exeter.ac.uk or G.J. Melendez-Torres, email g.j.melendez-torres@exeter.ac.uk.
About Us
Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future
Join the University of Exeter, a top 200 Russell Group university (QS & THE World University Rankings 2025), excelling in teaching (triple Gold rating, TEF 2023) and leading groundbreaking research in the beautiful southwest of England.
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
What we can offer you:
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
- Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.
How we can help
If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
