Post Type: Fixed Term Contract initially for 30-month with the option to extend up to 60 months (35 hours a week)
We are looking to recruit a postdoctoral Research Associate to support the delivery of an exciting and ambitious research programme that adapts and evaluates a walking exercise behaviour change programme for people with intermittent claudication caused by peripheral artery disease (MOtivating Structured walking Activity for people with Intermittent Claudication (MOSAIC2)) for delivery in primary and community services. This 5-year research programme is funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research, Programme Grant for Applied Research Programme and is at the forefront of the UK governments drive to develop community and neighbourhood services.
The Research Associate will work closely with the Chief Investigator and multidisciplinary research team to support all aspects of the research programme. We’d like to hear from candidates with experience of mixed methods clinical research, co-designing or adapting complex healthcare interventions, knowledge of behaviour change/psychologically informed health interventions and writing for different audiences.
Key attributes of the successful applicant include
A successful track record in planning, delivering and disseminating clinical research
Experience of co-designing or adapting complex health care interventions
Demonstrable knowledge of applying behaviour change/psychologically informed health interventions
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Enthusiasm and personal initiative to solve problems, a self-starter with ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
Please quote reference: 445-25
Closing Date: Monday 25th August 2025
Interview Date: Monday 8th September 2025