Assistant Professor in Children and Young People’s Health

Job title:

Assistant Professor in Children and Young People’s Health

Company

University of Bradford

Job description

Opportunities available – 1 Associate and 1 Assistant Professor (NIHR funded Mental Health Leaders Award)We are excited to offer this opportunity as an Associate and Assistant Professor to help lead and support an applied research programme in mental health for a National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) award based at the University of Bradford and an honorary contract at the These posts have become available due to a new £2.5 million Mental Health Leaders Award, being granted to the University of Bradford, mentored by the University of York. You will play an integral role in helping us build capacity and expertise in applied mental health research in the region and have an opportunity to develop your leadership skills through partnership working with our diverse range of partners and collaborators. You will join a passionate group of multidisciplinary researchers to build a centre for research excellence in children and young people’s mental health, led by Dr Eleanor Bryant and Dr Paul Sullivan. This research group will be based at the University of Bradford and will work synergistically with the world-leading research infrastructure in Bradford. This includes; Born in Bradford, Age of Wonder, Bradford Institute of Health Research, Bradford District Care trust, Bradford Metropolitan Council, Centre for Applied Education Research, Education Alliance for life Chances, community groups, charity organisations, children, young people, and their families.Safeguarding
The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.What you will be doing:
For the Associate Professor role, you will be an experienced researcher in children and young people’s mental health, with evidence of research achievements commensurate with stage of career in relation to publication record, income generation and grant capture. Please follow this link to view the advert and apply –For the Assistant Professor role, you will be an experienced researcher in data management / analytics or epidemiology, with evidence of research achievements commensurate with stage of career in relation to publication record, income generation and grant capture.Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways. We welcome applications from under-represented groups. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.In Return we Offer:

• A generous relocation package.
• 30 days and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
• Unique fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• On site nursery
• Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes –
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits,Additional Information:
The posts are available from March 2025.We encourage applicants to contact Dr Eleanor Bryant ( ) and Dr Paul Sullivan ( ), with any informal enquiries.Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.CompanyThe University of Bradford is one of the world’s great technology universities providing high-quality teaching that is underpinned by cutting-edge research with practical applications to solve tomorrow’s problems. The University is committed to helping all its students to lead fulfilling lives, become global citizens, and make a difference to the world.With 50 years of academic excellence behind us as a University, we have continued to grow our international reputation and . We have always been pioneers in developing new course subjects, reflecting and anticipating the needs of employers, our students, and of society as a whole.We continue to feature among the world’s best in many areas. We are in the top 200 of the world’s most international universities, we are in the global top 100 of universities under 50 years old, our executive MBA is again in the world top 100 and we have won a host of further awards and recognition for our staff, disability support and our green campus.Company info Mini-site Telephone +(44)01274236637 Location RICHMOND BUILDING
RICHMOND ROAD
BRADFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
BD7 1DP
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Expected salary

£48149 – 55755 per year

Location

Bradford

Job date

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 01:42:38 GMT

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