Research Fellow

Job title:

Research Fellow

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe 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 roleThe successful candidate will be based in the Epidemiology and Applied Clinical Research Department and they will work on two Wellcome- and NIHR-funded projects. As part of their role, they will lead on the statistical and epidemiological analyses of large-scale observational datasets and report findings in scientific manuscripts for publications. The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue research projects aligned with their interests and will receive support for their career development.Appointment details:

• The post is will be a Grade 7, the annual salary for which ranges from £43,124 to £51,610 (including London Allowance).
• The appointment is available from 1st January 2025 and is funded until 31st December 2027.

Role specific details:

• Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £38,357.00 per annum)

About youThe successful candidate will be responsible for conducting epidemiological research for two projects on mental health investigating: * Barriers in access to mental health services for Eating Disorders and care received in people from economically disadvantaged and ethnic minority backgrounds

• The association between academic pressure and adolescent depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide.

Both projects will involve the analysis of large and deeply phenotyped electronic health records (EHRs) with multiple clinical and geographical linkages. The postholder will analyse data from the Connected Bradford (project 1) , and the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) and Office for National Statistics (ONS) (project 2).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.
• Please ensure your CV is no longer than 2 pages.
• Please do not upload your photograph on your application/CV.
• The advert will close on at 12th November 2024, 23:59 BST, however we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
• Interview dates and locations will be disclosed at a later date.

Contact details:

• If you have any queries about the role, please contact Dr Gemma Lewis at

or Professor Francesca Solmi at * 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 contactWhat we offerAs 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:Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs 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:Available documents

Expected salary

£43124 – 51610 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:59:44 GMT

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