Post Doctorate Research Associate - THRIVE Project

About the role

The Pareek Research Group is recruiting a Post-Doctoral researcher to support the 'Transforming the Health of Healthcare Workers through Behavioural Interventions and Engagement' (THRIVE) project, part of the UK-REACH portfolio.

THRIVE is funded by the NIHR to understand and improve the physical activity levels of healthcare workers across different roles and ethnic groups.

The post holder will conduct a rapid review of literature related to physical health interventions in healthcare workers and develop a network of NHS stakeholders.

UK-REACH is a broad research programme examining healthcare worker health, long-COVID, and workforce retention.

About you

We seek a researcher with a strong publication record experienced in rapid literature reviews and stakeholder engagement.

Additional information

Informal enquiries should be directed to Holly Reilly, Research Manager, at .

Applications for job share will be considered.

This role can also be considered on a seconded basis for current staff, subject to discussion with your line manager. More info on secondments can be found here .

The University of Leicester has been making a difference for 100 years. Joining us means becoming part of our community of Citizens of Change .

We value diversity and inclusion, embedding these principles in all we do, from teaching and research to staff and community support.

We are committed to staff wellbeing and environmental sustainability. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, generous leave, and development opportunities.

Vacancy terms

Full-time, part-time (minimum 0.6FTE, 22.5 hours/week), or job share considered. Fixed-term until 30 June 2026.