Research Fellow: Dementia Diagnosis & Post-Diagnostic Care

Kent and Medway Medical School seeks a Research Fellow to deliver clinical studies in dementia, from blood biomarker diagnosis to post-diagnostic support for families.

Contract Type: Fixed-Term – FT until 30/06/2027; then 17.5 hours from 01/07/2027 – 28/02/2030

Do you have research experience in Mental Health or dementia and have the knowledge of the workings and operation of the health systems? If yes, then please read on.

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London & South-East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

KMMS wishes to recruit a Research Fellow to contribute to building a research profile for KMMS and the collaborating universities. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of clinical research across a range of studies in mental illness & dementia; including the testing and delivery of a new support system for people living with dementia and their family carers.

The role will be full-time until 30/06/2027 and then will be part-time 17.5 hours from 01/07/2027 until 28/02/2030. The role will be split between 2 projects until 30/06/2027: Kent And Medway Brain Health Clinic: A Pilot Study Of Streamlined Dementia Assessment Using Blood Biomarkers, Low-field MRI And Electronic Cognitive Testing and Implementing GRACE: Goal-directed Accessible, Equitable, Evidence-based Post-diagnostic Care. Then from 01/07/2027 you will be working 17.5 hours continuing working on Implementing GRACE until 28/02/2030.

As a Research Fellow (Mental Health) you can expect to be involved in:

• Assessing eligibility, obtaining informed consent, monitoring study participants
• Writing / contributing to publications / disseminating research findings
• Supervising the work of others, coaching / supporting colleagues in developing their research aspirations

What will you bring to the role?

• A research / professional doctoral degree, or near to completion of a research or professional doctoral degree, (PhD or MD) in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of quantitative / qualitative research methods and their application
• Experience in health research related to mental health / dementia as a postdoctoral researcher or equivalent

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You’ll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office & home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days’ leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-140-26.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area