Academic R&I Senior Research Associate

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Closing Date: 22 October 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mixed-methods researcher to join the Maternal and Child Health Group in the Population Health Sciences Institute led by Professor Judith Rankin. You will be joining a diverse community of multidisciplinary colleagues based in Newcastle and committed to improving the health of women and infants.

The postholder will contribute to the design and delivery of research in applied reproductive health, collect and analyse data, write findings up for publication, lead/contribute to funding applications, and present at conferences/meetings. Current areas of work within the group include the health of vulnerable and underserved maternal populations, maternal nutrition, conditions in pregnancy, perinatal mental health, impact of climate change, and reproductive loss.

The postholder will work closely with other members of the group, many of whom hold leadership roles within a number of NIHR’s infrastructure and consortia, as well as collaborating with those working in other HEIs, the NHS, local authorities, VCSFE and industry partners. The role also involves developing your own research in applied reproductive health which leads to a fellowship or project applications.

This post is based in Newcastle and you will be expected to spend the majority of your time on site.

This post is full-time, fixed term for a period of 5 years.

At Newcastle University, we follow the Researcher Development Concordat:  We enable all colleagues to fulfil their research potential regardless of career stage. This commitment secures our thriving research culture and vibrant research environment. Our offer to each individual and their researcher development includes mentoring, annual research planning discussions, pooled research funding to support career development and research activities, peer review support for the development of research and innovation funding applications.

We want you to feel confident when applying for a position with Newcastle University. If you’d like an informal discussion to clarify any points, please contact j . We are committed to making the process accessible to everyone and can provide additional support to adjustments to meet your needs.

Interviews will be arranged with advanced notice.

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As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed three levels of Research Innovation Role Profiles . These profiles set out firstly the generic competencies and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and, secondly, the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

• Develop and undertake research in reproductive health that supports the narrowing of health and care inequities
• Contribute ideas including on appropriate methodologies for research
• Assess research findings for the need/scope for further investigations
• Lead, coordinate and guide day‑to‑day project activity, anticipating risks, resolving issues and supporting colleagues to achieve research objectives
• Attract funding for research from a range of peer reviewed external sources
• Lead on and support academic outputs and dissemination, including preparing publications, presenting findings at conferences, and public dissemination approaches
• Lead on, and contribute to, knowledge mobilisation activities to ensure research impact
• Build and…