At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful research projects in bioethics and contribute to policy development.
- Company: Nuffield Council on Bioethics, a leader in ethical discussions in biomedicine.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Make a difference by placing ethics at the heart of health decisions.
- Qualifications: Proven research experience and strong stakeholder management skills.
Salary: Starting from £53,588 per annum.
Contract: 12 month maternity cover contract (starts Sept 2026). Secondments considered.
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week).
Location: We are London based (Farringdon). Our staff have the option to work part of the week from home.
Closing: 09:30am (BST), Wednesday 1st July 2026.
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) is seeking an experienced researcher to lead on the design, development and execution of project deliverables under the Mind Brain priority area work programme. We are on a mission to place ethics at the centre of decisions regarding biomedicine and health so that we all benefit.
In this new role, your main focus will be working across our Mind Brain priority area, but you may also be expected to work on other projects and policy areas as necessary, particularly any complex or time-sensitive research and policy projects associated with NCOB’s priority areas.
You will act as an expert on your portfolio within the NCOB and be responsible for elements of project-specific publications (including conception, drafting and delivery) alongside significant stakeholder management, outreach and coordination.
Senior Researcher – Nuffield Council on Bioethics employer: NUFFIELD FOUNDATION-1
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to ethical research in biomedicine and health, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to impactful projects that shape public policy. Join us to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in society.
