Research Assistant or Research Fellow - London, United Kingdom - University College London

University College London
University College London
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Description

Ref Number
B


Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support


Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)


Location
London


Working Pattern
Full time


Salary
See advert text


Contract Type
Fixed-term


Working Type
Hybrid (20% - 80% on site)


Available For Secondment
No


Closing Date
25-Mar-2024


About us:


The 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.


We have a new opportunity to join an experienced team of investigators and peers working on a project to understand outcomes of people with intellectual disabilities on antipsychotic medication.

The study is funded by the Baily Thomas Charitable Fund. You will be based at the UCL Division of Psychiatry and be part of Prof Hassiotis' research team.

There are many opportunities for learning outside the specific project and you will be supported throughout with regular supervision and statistical advice as well as encouraged to join suitable divisional initiatives.

The Division has a silver Athena Swan award and is inclusive and diverse.


About the role:


The post-holder will undertake quantitative analysis of a project based on CPRD data analysis to quantify individual outcomes of people with intellectual disabilities who are on antipsychotic medication.

The post holder will have responsibility for delivering the analyses and manuscript writing allocated to the post and for presenting the study to colleagues, other research audiences.


The post-holder will develop the project protocol, set up research group meetings and maintain minutes and draft agendas, receive supervision, develop code for analysis of data, carry out data extraction and management of dataset and carry out the analyses, supported by Prof Marston.

They will also draft funder reports at appropriate intervals.


Appointment details:


  • The post is available from May 2024 for 15 months in the first instance. It can be offered as full time, or part time at 0.8 FTE.
  • This post can be offered as a grade 6B Research Assistant (£37,332 £39,980 per annum) or a grade 7 Research Fellow (£42,099 £49,263 per annum) inclusive of London allowance.
  • This post is based 40% onsite and the postholder can work remotely for the remaining 60% of their time.

About you:


The post is suitable for a pre-doctoral (Grade 6B) or postdoctoral researcher (Grade 7), trained in statistics, epidemiology, economics or equivalent, with experience of longitudinal methods.

The post holder will need to have experience in quantitative research, data management and knowledge of statistical packages (R, Stata).

Please further refer to the person specification and job description.

Interest in teaching is encouraged and there may be opportunities to be involved in supporting modules of the MSc in Mental Health Sciences.


Application process:


  • A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

Contact details:


What we offer:

As 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
  • Onsite gym
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
  • Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
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.

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