Senior Research Design Advisor

# Senior Research Design Advisor University of Southampton
· University Southampton, United Kingdom Posted 11 Nov 2026

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The University of Southampton is seeking a Senior Research Design Advisor to join the NIHR Research Support Service Hub within the Faculty of Medicine. This part-time, fixed-term position, available for two or three days per week until September 2028, involves providing high-quality research design advice to investigators developing health and social care funding applications. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in epidemiology and/or qualitative research, alongside excellent communication and consultation skills.

Knowledge in areas such as artificial intelligence, neurodivergence, or women's health is desirable. The role offers a salary between £46,970 and £59,390 per annum, a generous holiday allowance, and flexible working options.

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Primary Care Population Sciences and Medical Education Date posted:
November 11, 2026

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Official opportunity text, in English This is an opportunity to join a team of methodologists providing research design advice to researchers who are in the process of developing funding applications for health and social care research. You will be part of the NIHR Research Support Service Hub delivered by the University of Southampton and Partners (RSS USP), located in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton.
The NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) is a national initiative providing access to research support, advice, design and collaboration, from planning through to delivery for researchers working across the remit of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) in England. Our Hub has also been designated as an NIHR RSS Specialist Centre in Public Health.

Our Hub is a collaboration between partner organisations making up a team of highly experienced methodologists, researchers and public health practitioners. The team includes research advisors with expertise in medical statistics, clinical trials, epidemiology, qualitative research, mixed methods, health economics, and public involvement in research. Our partnership includes the Universities of Oxford, Oxford Brookes and Portsmouth, and the local authorities for Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Portsmouth and Southampton.
We are seeking a Senior Research Design Advisor with an ability to provide high-quality research design advice and support to investigators applying for research funding (particularly NIHR).The successful applicant will have expertise in epidemiology and/or qualitative research. Knowledge of one or more the following in a health or social care context would also be desirable: artificial intelligence, neurodivergence, women’s health, climate change, nutrition.

You will possess excellent communication and consultation skills. You will have an understanding of what is required to produce a high-quality research funding application and to deliver a research study successfully.

This role is offered part-time, at either two or three days per week. It is  until 30 September 2028, with a .The University of Southampton offers a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days. We are open to a flexible working approach.

Potential applicants wishing to discuss the post informally may contact the Director, Professor Issy Reading: i.c.reading.uk Interviews will be held in-person at Southampton General Hospital on Tuesday 12th January 2027.