Network Research Manager

Overview

Pain Research Reading is hiring a Network Research Manager for a fixed-term position of up to 5 years at the University of Reading. The role operates on an onsite work arrangement with a tapered full-time equivalent structure, starting at 1.0 FTE in year one, 0.9 FTE in year two, 0.8 FTE in years three and four, and 0.7 FTE in year five. The position drives an interdisciplinary pain research program across the University of Reading and the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Requirements

Applicants need a postgraduate qualification in Psychology, Biology, Medical or Health Sciences, or a related field, alongside experience working in a research environment, ideally in pain research or a related scientific discipline. The role requires strong project management abilities, excellent written communication skills for producing research outputs or grant applications, and the capacity to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams with academic and clinical stakeholders. Candidates should also understand health research governance and processes from study setup to dissemination. Helpful additional attributes include background in NHS or clinical research environments, grant development support, qualitative or biological data handling skills, experience assisting early career researchers, and a background in event organization or digital communications.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 16 November 2026.