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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Design for Biosimilar Medicines Communication and Co-Design Queen Mary University of London in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

Field of study

Communication Studies

Funding

Fixed-term, full-time postdoctoral position for 36 months, with a salary of £39,187–£47,550 per annum. The role is part of the NIHR-funded FOCUS-NHS Programme Grant for Applied Research. Benefits include access to a pension scheme, 30 days’ annual leave pro rata, a season ticket loan scheme, professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements and campus facilities.

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Nov 23, 2026

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United Kingdom

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Queen Mary University of London

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Communication Studies
Health Communication
Science And Technology Studies
Salud Pública
Multiple Sclerosis

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About this position

Queen Mary University of London is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Design to join a multidisciplinary research team working on biosimilar medicines for multiple sclerosis (MS).

The researcher will contribute to FOCUS-NHS, an NIHR-funded Programme Grant for Applied Research, as part of a co-design work package. The project aims to develop an evidence-informed communication strategy that supports accurate and trusted discussions about biosimilars among patients, healthcare professionals and policy makers.

The postdoctoral researcher will lead design research activities including clinic ethnography, secondary analysis of qualitative data informed by Science and Technology Studies, key informant interviews and analysis of communication artefacts. They will also plan and facilitate mixed-stakeholder co-design workshops involving diverse participants and translate research findings into practical design requirements.

A central part of the role involves prototyping and refining communication materials with their intended users. The researcher will be supported to publish and disseminate findings within the project’s multidisciplinary environment.

The position is based within the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, an internationally recognised centre of excellence in population health and preventive medicine. The work connects with the Centre for Preventive Neurology, which conducts research into neurological diseases and strategies to reduce disease and disability.

This opportunity is suited to a design researcher interested in participatory and service design, health communication, qualitative inquiry, stakeholder collaboration and the development of user-centred materials for complex healthcare issues.

Funding details

Fixed-term, full-time postdoctoral position for 36 months, with a salary of £39,187–£47,550 per annum. The role is part of the NIHR-funded FOCUS-NHS Programme Grant for Applied Research. Benefits include access to a pension scheme, 30 days’ annual leave pro rata, a season ticket loan scheme, professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements and campus facilities.

What's required

Applicants should hold a PhD, or be close to completion, in Design, Design Research, Participatory Design, Service Design or an equivalent research qualification and experience. Proven experience of co-design, participatory design or design research is essential, ideally in a health context, with a portfolio demonstrating practice-based design outputs such as prototypes, tools or service touchpoints. Applicants should have excellent design practice, advanced visual communication skills, familiarity with prototyping tools, and experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders including patients and healthcare professionals. Familiarity with Science and Technology Studies is desirable.

How to apply

Apply through the Queen Mary University of London jobs portal using the advert link. Review the job pack and submit the required application materials before 23 November 2026 at 23:55.

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