About this role
Job description
The role is part time (0.6 FTE), fixed term until February 2028.
Closing date: 23:59 on 26th August 2026
Interview date: 7th September 2026
A basic DBS check is required for this role.
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The School of Pharmacy at the University of Reading wishes to appoint an experienced researcher to undertake the OPTI-MED project funded by the NIHR Research for Patient Benefit scheme.
OPTI-MED is an interdisciplinary project that aims to co-develop a medication optimisation intervention that empowers people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia who live at home, and their informal caregivers, to take an active part when making medication-related decisions in General Practice settings.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the research activities related to the OPTI-MED project. You will have:
Knowledge and application of co-design and participatory design principles Hands-on experience of developing and producing/making interventions. Strong oral and visual communication skills. Ability to engage with a wide range of people about healthcare. Strong collaborative skills, with demonstrable enthusiasm for working effectively within interdisciplinary teams Good project management and time management skills
Contact: Dr Rosemary Lim, Associate Professor in Medication Use and Safety, [email protected]
We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.