Community Researcher ( X

Apply for the Community Researcher (X
5) role at Nottingham Trent University
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Help us make a difference to the lives of people across the East Midlands through research. Develop yourself as an expert problem solver and earn a PhD degree.

Collaboratory Research Hub is looking for candidates to undertake one of five, 3‑year, full‑time research projects, each focused on local community issues. Each project is supported with a studentship package which includes the following:

• PhD tuition fees are covered in full (worth approx. £15‑17k across the full PhD programme).
• Payment of a tax‑free monthly stipend based on £20,780 per annum (approx. £1,731.67/month), with annual increase.
• Accessible to extensive training and development from Nottingham Trent University, the University of Nottingham, De Montfort University, Loughborough University and the University of Leicester.
• Expert support and guidance from research academics and community professionals.
• Award of a PhD degree on completion.

• Fully flexible working to help fit your personal commitments around your work.
• Full‑time hours (minimum 37.5 hrs per week) for 3 years.
• Start date for successful candidates is Wednesday, 1st April 2026.

Explore all available projects in full, here: https://co

• 1. Personalised Digital Avatars for Inclusive Carer Training in Nottinghamshire Care Homes
• 2. Game Changers:
  Exploring the power and potential of the Mowmacre Sports and Education Campus to address local health inequalities
• 3. Improving Health and Reducing Fuel Poverty: A Community‑led Retrofit Approach for Homes in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
• 4. Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future:
  Delivering a Youth Transformation Programme for volunteers at the Great Central Railway (GCR), Leicestershire
• 5. Supporting South‑Asian children’s health and wellbeing in Leicester families by investigating sleep priorities

Final date to receive applications: 11:59 pm, Sunday, 4 January 2026

Interviews: 12 January – 05 February 2026

We are seeking individuals who embody the qualities of careful, detail‑oriented problem solvers with strong potential for success. Ideal candidates will have experience in local community settings, a resilient mindset, and the ability to work independently with self‑motivation. Above all, you should have a genuine passion for tackling complex issues and contributing meaningfully to communities, making a positive impact through your work.

Collaboratory is a new research programme, led by Universities for Nottingham and the Leicester Universities Partnership, that places community knowledge and experience at the heart of research. This eight‑year initiative is pioneering a new approach to collaboration, working closely with local communities and community‑focused organisations to develop and deliver research that aligns with the needs and priorities of local communities.

For your application to be considered, you must meet our eligibility criteria. Full details are available on our website at: https://co

For full details of available projects, eligibility criteria, applicant support, and a link to the application form, please visit: https://co

For any informal queries about the roles, please contact the team at:
collaboratory@uni

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