Research Assistant London, England
Job description
About us
The UCL Division of Psychiatry, located within the Faculty of Brain Sciences, is a world-renowned centre of excellence in mental health research. Our mission is to improve mental health through cutting-edge research and education. By leveraging insights from basic science, we address clinical problems with the aim of improving patient outcomes and public health. Moreover, we take pride in delivering innovative teaching that is directly relevant to clinical practice and informed by our research. Join our team and help us drive forward the field of mental health research and education.
About the role
The candidate will join the Mental Health Neuroscience Research Department and the UCL Genetics Institute. Our group includes people with diverse backgrounds. We are working closely with other research groups, offering a very friendly work environment and opportunities for training and career development.
The duties and responsibilities of this post will change over time, in accordance with the different phases of the main project and the changing requirements of the research group. Candidates with experience working with data and good organisational skills are invited to apply. Candidates should hold a BSc degree or have a similar level of experience, such as work experience as a research assistant. Candidates need to have good computer skills related to managing data.
Appointment details:
- This is a part time post (0.5 FTE).
- The post is graded on the non-clinical research staff Pay Scale Grade 6B, the annual salary for which ranges from £36,832 to £38,466 (including London Allowance) FTE.
- The appointment is available immediately and is funded for 2 years in the first instance until 30th September 2025.
About you
Candidates with experience working with data and good organisational skills are invited to apply. Candidates should hold a BSc degree or have a similar level of experience, such as work experience as a research assistant. Candidates need to have good computer skills related to managing data.
Application process:
- A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
- Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
- Applications will be anonymised, therefore please ensure your personal statement is fully completed as the panel will not be able to see your CV or any supporting documents uploaded. Please also ensure to include your degree class within your personal statement if applicable.
- Interviews will be held remotely on Friday 22nd September 2023
Contact details:
- If you have any queries about the role, please contact Karoline Kuchenbaecker at [email protected]
- If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact [email protected]
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
The full range of staff benefits can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/staff-benefits
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
The Division of Psychiatry prides itself for operating in an all-inclusive environment. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and there is a commitment to advancing the careers of everyone, regardless of gender or role. We aim to provide a family friendly environment where both women and men feel able to take the time they need for family. The Athena SWAN Charter recognises commitment to advancing women's careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in academia and the Division is delighted to have an Athena Swan Silver Award since 2022. All staff are invited to contribute to EDI initiatives within the Division to contribute to improving working conditions and opportunities for all. Mentoring is a crucial part of supporting career progression and mentoring schemes are available for staff in the Division.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychiatry/about/equality-diversity-and-inclusion
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
