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Research Associate/Research Fellow in Digital Health (KD12987) – Bath, BA2 7AY

About the role

The EPSRC-funded LEAP (Leadership Engagement Acceleration & Partnership) Hub is a ground breaking Digital Health Hub for the South West of England and Wales. The Hub aims to build on the strengths of each of its institutional partners to provide opportunities for training, research, and collaboration.

The Hub programmes comprise a Skills and Knowledge Programme that delivers a selection of training courses designed for professional learners across the Digital Health sector, a Fellowship Programme to develop future leaders in Digital Health, and a Research Programme that is funding opportunities identified by the Hub.

We are keen to recruit a researcher with expertise in digital health (i.e., health, psychology, human computer interaction, human factors, computer science or a cognate discipline) to primarily support Bath’s contribution to LEAP’s Skills and Knowledge Programme. Specifically, the researcher will support the curation and development of teaching resources to support a portfolio of courses that are being developed to reflect the needs of learners working in digital health. Introductory short courses that Bath aims to develop include Data Mining, Statistics in Practice and Machine Learning. You can find out more about the potential content that these might include here. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the development of associated new MSc programmes in The School of Management in areas relating to Digital Futures, including courses involving artificial intelligence, behavioural science, and cybersecurity, with close links to industry and public sector priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to shape cutting-edge training in a rapidly evolving area.

The Research Associate/Research Fellow will be based within the Information, Decisions and Operations (IDO) Division School of Management at the University of Bath, where there will also be opportunities to work across our current suite of grants and research centres. The University of Bath is a thriving hub for world-leading research in human aspects of cybersecurity and includes a number of research groups, centres and institutes including the Centre for Healthcare Innovation and Improvement, the Centre for 21st Century Public Health, the Applied Digital Behaviour Lab, and the Institute of Digital Security and Behaviour.

The appointment will be made at a level commensurate with your experience. As a Research Associate you will hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in Psychology, Digital Health, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or other relevant field and be able to demonstrate a suitable publication track record. To be appointed at the Research Fellow level, you will have considerable post-doctoral research experience in a relevant field, a strong publication record, and be able to demonstrate leadership and mentorship in your area of specialisation.

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year. 

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about advancing digital health education and research. 

About you

  • Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences 
  • Collaborative and team-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to working across disciplines 
  • Experienced in designing and delivering inclusive, engaging teaching and learning experiences 
  • Skilled in conducting and applying high-quality research to real-world digital health challenges 
  • Committed to accessibility and equity in education, with experience creating resources that meet diverse learner needs 
  • Uphold strong professional integrity and ethical standards in research, teaching, and collaboration 
  • Adaptable and innovative, with a keen interest in developing training for evolving digital health technologies 
  • Able to collaborate with academic, industry, and public sector partners to develop meaningful relationships 
  • Interested in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, or behavioural science in healthcare (desirable) 
  • Enthusiastic about public engagement, knowledge exchange, and shaping the future of digital health education 

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in digital health education and research.

Additional Information

This role is offered on a part-time basis (18.25 hours per week) for a fixed-term period of 6 months.

Please state in the application which role (Research Associate, Research Fellow or no preference) you wish to apply for.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor David Ellis (dae30@bath.ac.uk), however please ensure that you submit your application through the university website.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We’re very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We’re continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

  • Free counselling services through Health Assured
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Staff discount at Team Bath gym
  • Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
  • Staff discount on language courses
  • Generous employer contributory pension schemes
  • Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
  • A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
  • Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
  • Local discounts and more
  • A family-friendly workplace 
  • An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
  • Relocation allowance
  • Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.

Closing Date: 08 Oct 2025

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 (Research Associate) or £47,389 – £56,535 (Research Fellow) pro rata per annum

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