Research Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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UE06 £30,619 - £35,308 Per Annum, Pro Rata

(Appointments will be made on Spinal Points 24 to 26 due to funding restrictions (£30, £32,

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / School of Health in Social Science / Clinical Psychology

Fixed Term, Until 12
th October 2024**
Part time, 7 hours per week (0.2 FTE)

UK-wide research networks have proven invaluable in helping to advance research in student mental health and translating it into practice.

The Scottish Student Mental Health Research Network (ScotSMART) is the first Scottish nation-wide research network for researchers in student mental health.

We are looking for an RA to assist the work of the network.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Experience in planning and organising events (hybrid and in-person).
Knowledge of student mental health issues.
Understanding of the Scottish Higher Education system.
Experience in developing content for social media platforms (twitter, LinkTree)
Identify and engage with stakeholders in student mental health from across Scotland.
Good communication skills (oral and writing)

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.

You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits
pension scheme ,
staff discounts, family friendly initiatives
, flexible working and much more.

Access our staff benefits page
for further information and use our reward calculator **to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our
right to work webpages **(opens new browser tab).