Research Associate - Bath, United Kingdom - University of Bath

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Research Associate (Autism Transition to Adulthood Group)

Job title Research Associate (Autism Transition to Adulthood Group)

Department Psychology

Salary Starting from £35,333, rising to £42,155 per annum

Grade Grade 7

SOC Code - Visa Requirements 2119

This role is sponsorable

Placed on Monday 16 January 2023

Closing date Thursday 16 February 2023

Interview date Thursday 02 March 2023

Reference CH10251

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Psychology as a Research Associate.

You will work with a supportive and interdisciplinary group of researchers aiming to enhance the wellbeing of autistic young people making the transition to adulthood.

About the Role:

You will work on a research project investigating a new group intervention, called the Autism Transition to Adulthood Group (A-TAG), which aims to improve the well-being of autistic young adults.

The project is being led by Dr Kate Cooper at the University of Bath, and Professor Will Mandy at UCL.

The A-TAG group intervention is currently being co-designed by autistic young people, professionals, and researchers.

The project is a collaboration between autism charities (Ambitious about Autism, NAS), and the Universities of Bath, York, and UCL, and includes autistic young people as part of the research team.

We are conducting a 22-month feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial, to see if a definitive trial is indicated.

The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day conduct of the research, including:

Participant recruitment
Data collection
Data management
Patient and public involvement work
Data analysis

About You:

Further Information:

This role is full time for an expected duration of 22 months starting June 2023 based at the University of Bath.

What we can offer you:

- a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
- generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
- an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
- a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.