Research Assistant - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff University

Cardiff University

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Research Assistant

Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences

Cardiff University School of Medicine

College of Biomedical and Life Sciences

A position is available for a Research Assistant to work in the National Centre of Mental Health (NCMH) based at the Hadyn Ellis Building, Cathays.

Working with partner sites across the UK, the primary responsibility will be to facilitate and coordinate the recruitment of participants with a history of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder/Severe premenstrual Syndrome into the PreDDICT study.- We aim to recruit forward and outward-facing, motivated, passionate individuals who will stimulate new thinking with progressive and inclusive approaches.

We are committed to employing people who will bring difference in background, approach, identity and experiences.- This post is full time (35 hours per week) available immediately and is fixed term until 31 March 2026.

Salary:

£28,762 - £33,314 per annum (Grade 5)

Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances
Date advert posted: Friday, 10 March 2023

Closing date:
Sunday, 26 March 2023

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (including bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published.

More information is available at:
Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Main function

To contribute to research within specialist area, carrying out supporting work that helps lead to the publishing of research in high-quality journals.

To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.
Main Duties and Responsibilities

To undertake research, e.g. by planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of questionnaires.
To participate actively within the research group, communicating and presenting research at meetings, through publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate, ensuring information is communicated to internal and external partners
To contribute and support research publications and presentations as required.
To contribute and support research funding bids as required.
To liaise with NHS clinical teams to facilitate patient recruitment to the study.
To analyse and communicate complex ideas, concepts and data using appropriate methods and packages
To resolve issues and support colleagues in devising procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
To generate research output and contribute to the development of independent and original ideas as appropriate
To work flexibly as part of a team to achieve the study objectives, adapting to new procedures, taking on new tasks consistent with the role, and facilitating the development of the study
To provide support in research activities for undergraduate courses and research programmes and provide guidance to other members of staff within the research team
To maintain and update area of specialist knowledge, researching and critically appraising relevant literature within the area.

Other

To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
To ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.
To abide by the University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity.
Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education