Research Associate, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

School/Department:
Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing & Midwfery

Contract Type:
Fixed-term

Salary per annum (£): 38,784.00

Closing Date: 29/05/2026

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

The successful postholder will join the Mesothelioma UK Research Centre in the School of Allied Health Professionals, Pharmacy, Nursing & Midwifery. A Research Associate is required to provide parental leave cover for a period of 8 months. The successful candidate will work on a number of studies related to mesothelioma, including qualitative research exploring experiences of immunotherapy, a mixed methods study exploring factors influencing treatment access and a systematic review on Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMS).

The postholder will also have the opportunity to develop ideas for future studies, in collaboration with colleagues.

The Mesothelioma UK Research Centre is funded by Mesothelioma UK (a charity for mesothelioma patients and families) to undertake research and develop resources to optimize well-being for those living with mesothelioma.

The post provides an ideal postdoctoral opportunity to establish an academic career in the field of health research, nursing or cancer research. The post provides the ideal platform for progression to an academic post or would suit those seeking to establish a long-term research career.

The postholder will have a PhD (or be nearing completion) or equivalent experience. They will need experience that would enable them to conduct mixed methods research, including with mesothelioma patients and/or their family members. They will have a recognised expertise in health research and the ability to be self-directed in conducting projects they are responsible for. They will need to demonstrate ability to deliver research outputs, including peer-review publications and conference presentations.

• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with Mesothelioma UK and non-academic stakeholders as appropriate.
• Develop protocols for ethical review and submit to the University of Sheffield Research Ethics Committee or NHS Research Ethics Committees.
• Plan and undertake reviews of the literature, using recognised methods.
• Design and develop data collection materials including surveys and qualitative interview guides
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data, including secondary analysis.
• Write publications for peer review journals.
• Disseminate research using methods such as conference presentations, presentations at clinical and stakeholder events, press releases, social media.
• Read academic papers, journals, books and professional literature and attend conferences to keep abreast of developments in the area.
• Conduct Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities, supported by senior staff
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Stage(s) assessed at

A PhD (or near completion) or equivalent experience related to health research, nu rsing or cancer research.

Application/interview

Experience working with patients with cancer, advanced/life limiting illness, or otherwise vulnerable individuals.

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