Research Associate/ Fellow in Mixed Methods Research (fixed term)

We are seeking an excellent Research Associate/ Fellow to be part of a collaborative research initiative funded by a Horizon EU grant focused on improving the uptake of on-farm biosecurity practices (https://biosecure.eu/). The successful candidate will conduct research on researchers facilitating Mixed Methods interventional studies focused on the topic of production animal biosecurity. The goal is to create overarching guidance on conducting Mixed Methods interventional projects on farms in the future. The applicant must have a PhD (or be near to completion), preferably in veterinary epidemiology, the social sciences or preventative medicine. Experience working with multiple stakeholders is required, with expertise in qualitative research approaches paramount.  The successful applicant will join the friendly and highly motivated research team in the Centre for Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. The team recently won the University’s Tri-campus award for most inclusive/supportive research team within Nottingham. This group has strong research connections across the School and University.  The post will be primarily research focused (85%) with some limited administrative duties. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with other researchers involved in the consortia and to mentor post graduate researchers.    The post is offered on a fixed term contract until 12 May 2025. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.  Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.  Informal enquiries may be addressed to Marnie Brennan, email marnie.brennan@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'. Further details: Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process. We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more. Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.