Redeployment - Research Associate (Behaviour Change and Co-production)

Internal Redeployment Only – Research Associate (Behaviour Change and Co-production) – Grade 6

Recruitment Brief

The Centre for Trials Research (CTR) at Cardiff University invites current staff eligible for redeployment to apply for two full‑time Research Associate positions. The role is part of the Wellcome‑funded project ‘Addressing consent‑based challenges to improve inclusivity in research (ACCORD)’ led by the UKCRC‑registered Centre.

Location: Heath Park, Cardiff. Fixed‑term position from 1 March 2026 until 28 February 2034, 35 hours per week.

Salary: £41,064 – £46,049 per annum (pro‑rata, Grade 6).

Closing date: Sunday, 26 October 2025.

Interest in the role: contact Victoria Shepherd (Principal Research Fellow) – email ShepherdVL1@cardiff.ac.uk or phone (0)29 20687641.

Main function

To conduct research and contribute to the overall research performance of the Centre and University, leading to publication in high‑quality journals and dissemination at national and international conferences.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research

• Conduct research within behaviour change and/or co‑production, producing measurable outputs including funding bids, publications, and supervision of postgraduate students.
• Develop research objectives and proposals, including competitive funding applications.
• Attend and present at conferences and seminars at local and national levels.
• Undertake project administration: planning, organisation, and timely reporting.
• Prepare research ethics and governance applications.
• Deliver studies, adapting to changes in workload and requirements.
• Review and synthesize existing literature.
• Participate in centre research activities and build internal and external networks to influence decisions and share research ideas.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and contribute to the qualitative methods quality management system.

Other

• Engage with industrial, commercial, public sector organisations and professional institutions regionally and nationally to raise the Centre’s profile and pursue collaborations.
• Undergo personal and professional development to enhance performance.
• Promote the Centre’s work within the wider University and external audiences.
• Perform additional duties consistent with the role.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria – Candidates must provide evidence of meeting all essential criteria. Evidence should be attached to the application and named with vacancy reference 20923BR.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject or equivalent professional experience.
• Established expertise and proven research portfolio in fields relevant to behaviour change or co‑production.
• Knowledge of governance and systems for research involving adults lacking capacity to consent.
• Proven ability to publish in national and international journals and conferences.
• Knowledge of competitive research funding and ability to develop successful applications.
• Effective and persuasive communication skills.
• Ability to supervise others and motivate team members.
• Creativity, innovation, and teamwork in work practices.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience supervising research students.
• Evidence of collaboration with industry, NHS, or social care.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Evidence of building and utilising internal and external research networks.
• Commitment to high‑quality patient and public involvement.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. Applicants from all community sectors are welcomed regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. Flexible working and job share arrangements will be considered to support work‑life balance.

Language and Assessment

Applications may be submitted in Welsh or English; Welsh applications will receive equal consideration. Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA); hiring decisions will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics.