University of the West of England
Research Associate
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About This Role
This is an opportunity for an early career researcher to support the delivery of a new NIHR-funded research project focused on exploring whether health screening, education and promotion in mosques improves the health and wellbeing of Muslim communities.
- You will use mixed methods to conduct research both individually and as part of the team, including realist methodology; literature reviews; interviews with patients, carers and mosque staff; and surveys.
- Some national travel will be required.
- You will be expected to manage your own workload, seeking guidance and advice where necessary from the Project Manager, Chief investigators and wider research team.
This exciting project is led at UWE Bristol by Dr Ilhem Berrou and Professor Jane Powell, within our School of Health and Social Wellbeing but is also a collaboration with colleagues at other Higher Education Institutions, NHS and Community Organisations.
- The project started on 1 April 2026 and will run for 36 months.
About You
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with recent experience of conducting mixed-methods research within health or social care, and ideally with experience of interviewing people about health services.
- You should be skilled in collecting, analysing and interpreting research data, and have familiarity with the ethical and legal requirements for health research.
- You should also be able to effectively contribute to obtaining ethical approvals, report writing and dissemination. Experience with social media and/or website development is desirable.
This research involves working extensively with mosques requiring a strong understanding of the cultural etiquette associated with mosques, including the importance of respectful behaviour, modesty in dress, and the diversity of practices within the Muslim community.
- You must be well organised, possess strong communication skills and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- You should be able to confidently manage your own workload, research resources and administrative activities.
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Where is this role based?
This post is based at our Glenside Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles north east of Bristol City Centre.
Why UWE Bristol?
- We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
- We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
- We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
- We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.
- We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
- As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Ilhem Berrou by email: ilhem.berrou@uwe.ac.uk
- This is a fixed-term post until 31/03/2029 and is part-time working on a 0.6 FTE contract. Interviews are due to be held on Campus, on 7th September.
- UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based, with some opportunity to work from home.
- This post requires basic DBS clearance.
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- The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.
- If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist.
- Candidates without current Right to Work who are not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship or another Global Talent visa route, may wish to look into the Global Talent Peer Review route. This is a self-application process and is subject to you meeting qualifying criteria.
- You may also wish to explore other visa options which will allow you to work in the UK.
- Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
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- Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.
- Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.
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