policy research jobs in Tyne and Wear

You will use your understanding of the policy landscape—and your ability to translate complex evidence into practical insights—to support and shape the region’s policy and decision-makers.

You will lead the development and delivery of high-quality, responsive research projects that tackle real policy challenges.

You will lead and grow a portfolio that turns research into evidence-based strategy, options appraisal, business cases and clear recommendations to improve outcomes. This permanent role will be based in one of our offices (Dundee or Newcastle) in line with your preferences.

Job Description We are seeing unprecedented growth across several of our key practice areas. We are looking for talented individuals, who want a challenging, dynamic work environment with honesty & integrity, excellence and drive amongst our core values as well as a strong emphasis on our people and a work-life balance. Typical activities will include: - Policy analysis including options...

A leading research institution in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant/Associate specializing in regulatory science and neurotechnologies. The candidate will work on the UK National Consortium for Neurotechnology Regulation project, collaborating closely with UK regulators and stakeholders. Responsibilities include conducting reviews, organizing meetings, and...

You will be responsible for managing clinics on the BEST4 mobile unit and will be trained to administer the Capsule Sponge test.

You will work alongside established clinical teams, researchers, research nurses and administrators to facilitate recruitment, sample collection, data entry and providing clinical support as required.

You will champion inclusive design practices throughout our project lifecycles, ensuring solutions are accessible to as many users as possible. This includes engaging with diverse user research, applying accessibility guidelines and legislation, and advocating for inclusive design principles in your deliverables.

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Job description Do you enjoy tax technical research and solving complex technical queries? We are looking for a talented individual at Manager level, from either a corporate or mixed tax background, to be part of our national Central Technical Team. The ideal candidate will have very strong technical skills, drive and curiosity. The Central Technical team works together with teams across the...

You will have a passion for understanding and championing the user.

You will have experience of working on products and services in a public sector environment, conducting user research on projects to a high ethical standard, with knowledge of government service standards and principles.

ABOUT THE ROLE EPHEMERAL aims to train a new generation of researchers to advance rural development theory and practice through entrepreneurship.The network includes five European universities and several non-academic partners, offering interdisciplinary supervision and training with a focus on rural entrepreneurship and development. Applicants for this position must NOT have lived or studied...

A UK university is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant/Associate in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role focuses on regulatory science and policy making related to neurotechnologies, involving collaboration with UK regulators, conducting research, and developing new guidance. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field. This position offers a salary between £33,002 and £37,694 depending on...

You will lead and grow a portfolio that turns research into evidence-based strategy, options appraisal, business cases and clear recommendations to improve outcomes. This permanent role will be based in one of our offices (Dundee or Newcastle) in line with your preferences.

Job Description We are looking to recruit an Contract User Researcher who can work effectively in multidisciplinary, agile teams to deliver excellent results across GDS projects for Version 1’s customers in the public sector. As a User researcher, you will plan, design and carry out research activities with users that help teams get a deep understanding of the end users. This research informs...

You will lead and grow a portfolio that turns research into evidence-based strategy, options appraisal, business cases and clear recommendations to improve outcomes. This permanent role will be based in one of our offices (Dundee or Newcastle) in line with your preferences.

The Role Do you have a passion for working with pluripotent stem cells? Are you looking to join a vibrant multi-disciplinary team working on pluripotent stem cell differentiation to retinal organoids? We are looking for a motivated post-doctoral research assistant to work on immune phenotyping of hypoimmunogenic photoreceptors. This is a fixed term maternity cover replacement post. We are...

You will support impact activities and researchers across the Faculty in improving, recording and demonstrating the impact of their research, including supporting the delivery of impact funding via the Faculty Impact Fund (FIF) and any Impact Acceleration Accounts (IAAs).

You will be responsible for driving this collaborative study, positively engaging with other group members and collaborators, contributing ideas and troubleshooting.

You will have excellent opportunity to work with a broad range of researchers in both Newcastle and internationally.

You will work to enhance stakeholders understanding of existing UK neurotechnology regulation and inform on potential regulatory reform for emerging neurotechnologies.

The Role Understanding what works, where, and why (and for whom) is a key focus of a new multi-university consortium: the ESRC-funded Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST) Centre. Bringing together five universities in the North of England with partners in the policy, innovation, business, local government, community, and voluntary sectors, JUST seeks to accelerate understanding of a...