Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Child Neurodevelopmental Psychology United Kingdom
Job description
Permanent position, 1.0 FTE.
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.
CEDAR is a research-only department in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Warwick and has been an internationally leading research centre for 35 years. To support the next phase of CEDAR’s development, especially collaboration with the NHS, we are seeking to appoint a full time Assistant/Associate Professor in Child Neurodevelopmental Psychology to work jointly within the NHS and within CEDAR.
CEDAR’s main focus is in the general field of neurodevelopmental disorders (especially intellectual disability and/or autism) across the lifespan, as well as youth mental health. Our research has an applied focus, and so we are also very active in working in partnership with people with disabilities, families, and statutory and third sector organisations to increase the impact of research on policy and practice.
Current and recent research funding has come from the National Institute for Health Research, government departments (including the Department for Education), and charities. CEDAR has a PhD programme, established in 2014, with a doctoral student body of approximately 20 full and part-time PhD students.
The new post will complement and extend CEDAR’s current research and impact portfolio and support the further diversification of research and impact funding sources. This is a rare opportunity for a psychologist to join a research-focused department in one of the world’s leading research-intensive Universities. The post will be a joint appointment with Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust working within the Neurodevelopmental Service. The appointee will work clinically in the NHS for four sessions (.40fte) with the remainder of time contributing to CEDAR’s growth and development, focusing on their own research in collaboration with CEDAR colleagues and national and international partners, and potentially to make a contribution to postgraduate teaching closely aligned to CEDAR’s research strengths.
Informal enquiries to Professor Peter Langdon ([email protected]), or Head of CEDAR Professor Richard Hastings ([email protected])
Job Description
The primary purpose of the role is to make a substantial contribution to research, evidence-informed practice, and impact in CEDAR, the University of Warwick more widely, and in the Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Publish outstanding quality research papers in peer reviewed journals
- Apply for and capture prestigious external research and impact grants
- Act as chief investigator on major externally funded research projects
- Provide research and impact leadership in CEDAR, the University, and within Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
- Promote CEDAR’s profile within the University, nationally, and internationally
- Establish and/or maintain international research collaborations
- Obtain funding for and supervise PhD students
- Carry out administrative and managerial leadership roles in CEDAR, and the Faculty of Social Sciences, and within Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
- Contribute to teaching with CEDAR’s partner departments and within Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
- Take on national/international research leadership roles as appropriate (e.g., Journal editorships, research funding panel memberships)
- Work as an applied psychologist (clinical, counselling, etc.) delivering clinical services in the child Neurodevelopmental Service in Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
For further information about the University of Warwick, please read our University Further Particulars.
CEDAR is a small research-focused department in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Warwick. We have an international reputation for our research in neurodevelopmental conditions (especially intellectual disability and autism), and a strong commitment to working in partnership with others to affect positive change.
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust provides a range of physical, mental health and intellectual disability services to children and adults across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull (https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/). The post-holder would carry out their clinical work in the Neurodevelopmental Team (Children’s) (https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/service-detail/health-service/neurodevelopmental-team-childrens-22/)
This role will require an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list.
Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.
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