We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Research Fellow to join a UKRI-funded project within a leading academic environment. This full-time, fixed-term (24 months) post (37.5 hours per week) will commence on 1 October 2026 and be based in the Community and Primary Care Research Centre (CPCRC) at Plymouth Science Park.
You will contribute to high-quality, impactful research in dementia and neuroprogressive conditions, leading and supporting mixed-methods studies across design, delivery, analysis and dissemination. The role includes producing peer-reviewed outputs, supporting funding applications, and translating research into practice and policy.
Working collaboratively with academic, clinical and third-sector partners, you will join a supportive interdisciplinary team, with opportunities to develop an independent research profile aligned to strategic priorities.
About the role
The Senior Research Fellow will support the delivery of high-quality, impactful research within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South West (ARC South West), focusing on improving the lives of people living with dementia and neuroprogressive conditions. The role involves leading and contributing to mixed-methods research across all stages, from design and data collection to analysis, publication, and dissemination, while supporting funding development and translating findings into practice and policy.
Working within the Dementia and Neurological Conditions Theme, you will collaborate with academic, clinical and third-sector partners to ensure research is inclusive, co-produced, and responsive to real-world needs. The role reports to Dr Nicolas Farina and is based within a supportive, interdisciplinary research environment that encourages the development of an independent research profile.
The purpose of this role is to:
Key responsibilities of this role include:
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For this role, you will need to be on site 2 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.
Due to the nature of this role, a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Nicholas Farina or Prof Linda Clare: by email at nicolas.farina@plymouth.ac.uk or L.Clare@exeter.ac.uk
You will have:
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages