Research Assistant - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff University

Cardiff University

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Purpose

To contribute to research within the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH), carrying out supporting work in the intervention development workstream and contributing to work that helps lead to the publishing of high-quality research.

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

To undertake research, e.g. by planning, preparing, setting up, conducting research via a range of methods such as questionnaires, interviews and focus groups.
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 and collaborators.
To contribute and support research publications and presentations as required.
To contribute and support research funding bids as required.
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 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

1. A degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
2. Knowledge of research methods and techniques within mental health.
3. Ability to analyse complex information and summarise appropriately. Communication and Team Working
5. Proven communication skills, including presentation to various audiences.
6. Excellent organisational and teamworking skills.
Other
7. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking.
Desirable Criteria
2. Relevant experience of working in a health or mental health setting.
3. Evidence of collaborations with industry.
4. Ability to work without close supervision.
5. Ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.