Research Inclusion Associate
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,784 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | ST5 5BG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Keele University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KU00004903 |
Summary
Full Time - Indefinite - Agile working (blend of home and office based)
The Opportunity
Keele’s School of Medicine, based in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, has a strong track record in developing innovative approaches to research inclusion, knowledge mobilisation, and community partnership working. This post offers an exciting opportunity to develop and lead research inclusion activities within Keele’s Impact Accelerator Unit (IAU) and a large programme of mental health research. The post will play a pivotal role in ensuring our research is inclusive, accessible, and meaningful for diverse communities, particularly those who are under-represented in health and social care research.
If you are passionate, energetic and keen to support this important agenda then please get in touch. You will have a degree, or equivalent, in a medical or health related field or equivalent experience and experience of supporting innovations in health and care or research settings.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
Excellent staff pension scheme
Access to continued personal, professional and career development
On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at http://www.keele.ac.uk.
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
DBS Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
For informal enquiries please email Alice Moult a.moult@keele.ac.uk.
Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 1 March 20026
Interviews will be held on: 12 March 2026
The Opportunity
Keele’s School of Medicine, based in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, has a strong track record in developing innovative approaches to research inclusion, knowledge mobilisation, and community partnership working. This post offers an exciting opportunity to develop and lead research inclusion activities within Keele’s Impact Accelerator Unit (IAU) and a large programme of mental health research. The post will play a pivotal role in ensuring our research is inclusive, accessible, and meaningful for diverse communities, particularly those who are under-represented in health and social care research.
If you are passionate, energetic and keen to support this important agenda then please get in touch. You will have a degree, or equivalent, in a medical or health related field or equivalent experience and experience of supporting innovations in health and care or research settings.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
Excellent staff pension scheme
Access to continued personal, professional and career development
On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at http://www.keele.ac.uk.
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
DBS Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
For informal enquiries please email Alice Moult a.moult@keele.ac.uk.
Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 1 March 20026
Interviews will be held on: 12 March 2026
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