Research Associate

About The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate working through the Centre for Arts and Health on the Health Determinants Research Collaboration Cornwall (HDRC). The HDRC is a research collaboration led by Public Health in Cornwall Council. The HDRC aims to better understand the causes and consequences of health inequalities in Cornwall. The programme will build a research culture that drives evidence‑led solutions informing policy and practice across Cornwall Council and its partners. Falmouth University is taking the lead in arts‑based research and creative approaches to research and lived experience within the collaboration. The role will work to the Professor of Interdisciplinary Health and Innovation to find creative opportunities to build arts‑based research projects and skills within the collaboration. The role will work directly with partners, particularly Cornwall Council and within communities to explore through an arts‑based lens the health inequalities that matter most to the people of Cornwall. Through the research activity we will further build the rigour required of arts‑based research within the health inequalities space. About You We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience: Delivering participatory/community‑based research Creative specialisms that can be applied to a broad spectrum of health inequality research Post Doctoral experience Registered for PhD study and actively pursuing achievement of PhD Knowledge and experience of the broad field of enquiry in Arts and Health Ambition to develop knowledge of research methods and techniques Academic publications/working towards academic publications For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above. This is a fixed term until December 2028, part‑time, 17.5 hours a week position, the working pattern to be discussed at interview. If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying, please email recruitment@falmouth.ac.uk. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to successfully undertake a standard DBS check. To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement via the 'Apply' button. The closing date for the position is Monday 24November 2025. About Us For more than 120 years, Falmouth University has been a hub of creative and technological education and change. We are Cornwall’s University, a strong local and anchor institution within its defining rural and coastal community. Our mission is to deliver exceptional higher education and research, harnessing the fusion of creativity and technology as foundations of the future economy. We use our knowledge and expertise in these disciplines to generate positive and sustainable opportunities for all. In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer excellent benefits, including: Employer Pension Contribution up to 12% 28 days + 8 days bank holiday Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached) Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker) Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme Life Assurance Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs. Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from a leading University. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth’s strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University’s HR policies and procedures in full. Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under‑represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider. #J-18808-Ljbffr