research assistant Exeter, England
Job description
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
The post
The College wishes to recruit a Graduate Research Assistant to support the work of Dr. Barney Dunn. This National Institute for Health Research funded post is available from 1st September 2023 for 12 months and will be based at the Mood Disorders Centre on the Streatham Campus at the University of Exeter. It may be possible to extend the post or change the FTE on the post in the future.
The successful applicant will play a key role in the day-to day running of the Mental Health Mission Project, which aims to support functioning of a mood disorders clinic that can facilitate clinical trials of novel (predominantly psychology) treatments. The main tasks will involve helping develop clinical infrastructure to run mood disorder trials, liaising with NHS partners, recruiting, screening and assessing participants (using quantitative and qualitative methods), data entry, data analysis, and ensuring high levels of retention over the course of projects.
About you
Applicants will possess a relevant good undergraduate and/or masters degree in psychology or a related discipline, have experience of working with clients with poor mental health in a clinical or research capacity, knowledge of psychological therapy settings and mood disorder treatments, evidence of excellent organisational skills, experience of maintaining databases and analysing data, written and verbal communication skills and have strong interest in clinical research for mood disorders. Applicants will be able to use initiative and creativity to help develop research objectives and proposals, support the research group to gain research funding and ensure high levels of participant retention over the course of clinical trials.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us. Read about our world leading research on Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
For further information please contact Dr. Barney Dunn, e-mail [email protected]
The closing date for completed applications is 13th July 2023. Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 24th July 2023.
