Research Associate; Qualitative

Position Overview

Research Associate (Qualitative) – Centre for Trials Research (CTR), College of Biomedical & Life Sciences, Cardiff University.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate (Grade
6) to join a new interdisciplinary NIHR‑funded project "Improving eating disorder services for autistic people and people with ADHD". In this role you will conduct research within the fields of qualitative and realist research, contribute to the overall research performance of the Centre and University, and produce national/international research outputs. You will also engage with public, practice and policy stakeholders to develop relevant research proposals.

Conduct qualitative and realist research.

Engage with stakeholders and develop research proposals.

Produce research outputs for national and international audiences.

Support the overall research performance of the Centre and University.

• Knowledge and understanding of realist research methods.
• Knowledge and understanding of qualitative research methods.
• Experience or interest in research involving autistic people, people with ADHD, and NHS eating disorder care.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Full‑time (35 hours per week), fixed‑term from 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2027, subject to review and possible extension or conversion to permanent.

Location:

Heath Park Campus, with blended working arrangements available.

Salary: £41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade
6).

• 45 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Local pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives.
• Annual increments within the pay scale.
• Living Wage supporter.

For informal discussions, contact Heather Strange (Research Associate) by email  or phone .

Closing date:
Sunday, 12 July 2026.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh without disadvantage. We encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.

We are a signatory to the SF Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and evaluate applicants on research quality rather than metrics.

Mae’r Ganolfan Treialon Ymchwil ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd yn gymuned fawr, ryngwladol o ymchwilwyr, staff y gwasanaethau proffesiynol a myfyrwyr o ystod amrywiol o gefndiroedd. Rydyn ni'n mynd i'r afael â chlefydau a phryderon iechyd mawr ein hoes trwy ffurfio partneriaethau ag ymchwilwyr a meithrin perthnasoedd parhaol â'r cyhoedd. Gallwch ddysgu rhagor am y Ganolfan ac am weithio gyda ni yma. Mae cyfle cyffrous wedi codi i Gydymaith Ymchwil (Gradd
6) ymuno â phrosiect rhyngddisgyblaethol newydd a ariennir gan y Sefydliad Cenedlaethol dros Ymchwil Iechyd (NIHR), ‘Gwella’r gwasanaethau anhwylderau bwyta i bobl awtistig a phobl sydd ag ADHD’. Yn y swydd hon, byddwch yn cynnal ymchwil ym meysydd ymchwil ansoddol a realaidd, a byddwch yn cyfrannu at berfformiad ymchwil cyffredinol y Ganolfan a’r Brifysgol, gan gynnal gwaith ymchwil a fydd yn arwain at allbynnau ymchwil cenedlaethol/rhyngwladol.

Byddwch hefyd yn ymgysylltu â rhanddeiliad cyhoeddus, ymarfer a pholisi i ddatblygu cynigion ymchwil perthnasol. Byddai’r swydd hon yn addas i unigolyn hunangymelledig sydd â gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth o ddulliau ymchwil realaidd, dulliau ymchwil ansoddol a phrofiad neu ddiddordeb mewn ymchwil sy’n ymwneud â phobl awtistig, pobl sydd ag ADHD, a gofal anhwylderau bwyta’r GIG. Gyda diwylliant o ddatblygiad proffesiynol a gyrfaol parhaus mae gan y Ganolfan hanes rhagorol o helpu pobl i ddatblygu yn y meysydd sydd o ddiddordeb iddynt, gyda llawer yn symud ymlaen i gamau nesaf eu gyrfa yn y Ganolfan ei hun, yn y Brifysgol yn ehangach, neu ymhellach i ffwrdd.

Os oes gennych ymholiadau anffurfiol, cysylltwch â Heather Strange (Research Associate) drwy ffonio  .…