Research Fellow (ICB Liaison Officer) (RA2419)

Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Norwich Medical School

 Research Fellow (ICB Liaison Officer)

Ref: RA2419

Starting salary from £48,822 per annum pro rata, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum pro rata. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Fellow to join the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. 

This is an academic liaison role funded by the NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board (NSICB) in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of East Anglia. NSICB uses Research Capability Funding (RCF) to support system wide research development.

The primary role of this post is to understand research being undertaken across institutions and act as a link person between academia and NSICB to support capacity and capability building in out of hospital settings for the ICB. 

As a Research Fellow you will have a PhD In a relevant health or care subject area, along with significant experience of independent research, designing and delivering research projects and expertise in relevant research methodologies.

This is a liaison officer role, and you will be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment across sites and between the University, the ICB, health and care providers and local authorities.

You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area would be advantageous.  

This part-time (0.5 FTE) post is available immediately on a fixed term basis for 9 months, with the possibility of extension subject to successful grants.

Benefits include

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (per annum pro rata).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 19 November 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Profesor Michael Twigg via [email protected], Dr Clara Yates via [email protected] or Professor Vassilios Vassiliou via [email protected]