Research Fellow (ICB Liaison Officer)
Join the University of East Anglia as a Research Fellow to bridge academic research and regional healthcare services.
Best for:Best for experienced health researchers with a PhD and strong stakeholder engagement skills looking to bridge academic and clinical sectors.
Overview
The University of East Anglia is seeking a Research Fellow to serve as an academic liaison officer within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Funded by the NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board (NSICB), this role focuses on understanding institutional research and connecting academic initiatives with the ICB to build capability in out-of-hospital care settings. The successful candidate will independently design and deliver research projects, engage with external stakeholders across health and care sectors, and analyse complex datasets. This part-time position offers an exciting opportunity to drive impactful healthcare research collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll do
- Map and evaluate ongoing research initiatives across multiple institutional partners
- Act as the primary communication link between academic researchers and the Integrated Care Board
- Design and execute health and care research projects using appropriate methodologies
- Support the development of research capacity and capability in out-of-hospital care environments
- Analyze and interpret diverse datasets to inform evidence-based health strategies
- Collaborate proactively with local authorities, health providers, and university colleagues
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant health or care subject area
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Significant experience conducting independent research in health or care fields
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver complex research projects
- Proficiency in relevant qualitative or quantitative research methodologies
- Strong interpersonal skills for cross-sector stakeholder engagement
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets effectively
- Proven capability to work both independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-19
Submit your application through the official University of East Anglia vacancies portal before the closing date. Ensure all required documentation detailing your research experience and qualifications is included.
- CV
- Cover letter
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