University of Exeter
Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Careers Site Advertising End Date: Advertising End Date: 01 Sep 2026
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Type of Contract: Type of Contract: Fixed-term contract
Advertising Salary: Salary Details: Salary will be £34,610 (pro rata) on Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience.
About The Role
Postdoctoral Research Associate INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
This MS Alliance funded part-time (0.2 FTE) post is available from 01 October 2026 on a until 30 September 2028. This post is offered as a fixed term contract and is funded by MS Alliance until 30 September 2028.
If further funding may be available but not guaranteed or known at the offset, the following can be included in the advert: In line with the University’s fair employment for all principles, any further funding opportunities identified will be reviewed and discussed during the contract.
Salary will be £34,610 (pro rata) on Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience.
Please note that this role is subject to a DBS check. At the University of Exeter, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment.
The Role
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Prof. Helen Dawes. The successful applicant will be part of an exciting collaborative, international project - the Can - PRIME MS study which will look at exercise and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) priming to improve rehabilitation success in people with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).
The post will include
- Delivering required research project activities including interventions for people with MS
- Contributing to the planning of research projects, including preparation of ethics submissions
- Dealing with problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
- Writing up research work for publication
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About You
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to demonstrate knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes, deliver exercise-based interventions, demonstrate experience of working with people with neurological conditions.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further information
Please contact insert Prof. Helen Dawes, insert h.dawes@exeter.ac.uk
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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
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- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
- Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.
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