Internal Only – Research Associate in Health Psychology

Job title:

Internal Only – Research Associate in Health Psychology

Company

Cardiff University

Job description

School / DirectorateSchool of PsychologyAdvertThis post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only. Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.Research Associate in Health Psychology
School of PsychologyWe are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and ambitious post-doctoral Research Associate with an interest in the interface between psychological factors and physical health, and how and why psychological interventions affect physical health outcomes. The successful applicant will join a vibrant multidisciplinary team working on the NIHR funded . The programme is evaluating the clinical effectiveness of a behavioural intervention designed to improve outcomes in people with Diabetes and at risk of foot ulcers. The post would suit someone with experience of conducting research in NHS settings and experience of developing and evaluating behavioural interventions. For more information on the REDUCE programme and informal enquiries, please contact Kavita Vedhara at vedharak@cardiff.ac.ukThis position is full-time, 35 hours per week and fixed term for 15 months.Secondment opportunity welcome – please note for Cardiff University members of staff interested in this post on a secondment basis, permission will need to be sought from your current Line Manager before applying.Salary: £39,347 – £44,263 per annum (Grade 6)Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday,10 July 2024.Closing Date: Thursday, 13 June 2024External applications are currently not being considered for this post. If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: .Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Post Reference Number17820BRJob DescriptionMain Function
To conduct research within Health Psychology and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.Main Duties and Responsibilities
Research

• To conduct research within Health Psychology and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals.
• To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required.
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate.
• To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field.
• To participate in School research activities.
• To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects.

Other

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Salary Range Max.44,263GradeGrade 6Salary Range Min.39,347Job CategoryAcademic – ResearchAdditional InformationEvidencing Criteria – It is School of Psychology’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure when submitting this document/attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number i.e. 12345BR.If candidates do not provide written evidence of meeting all the essential criteria then their application will not be progressed.Cardiff School of PsychologyWe are recognised internationally for sustained excellence in research, impact and research-led teaching. We are a large School with over 50 academic staff, over 600 undergraduates and 150 postgraduate students. In the last assessment the School attained the highest rating of ‘excellent’ for its teaching from the HEFCW Teaching Quality Assessment Panel.Many individuals in the School are leading figures in their research areas. In the last Research Excellence Framework we entered as a unit of over 80 staff with our colleagues in Psychological medicine. We were placed 2nd in our topic area across the UK. We have state of the art laboratories and experimental expertise across the range of psychology, and are currently building one of the largest and best equipped imaging centres in Europe (see: sites.cubric.cardiff.ac.uk).Our collective aim is to understand the psychological and biological foundations of behaviour at both individual and group levels. The research undertaken in the School ranges from ‘synapse to society’, and includes normal behaviour in development and adulthood, the breakdown of cognition after stress, trauma and in neurological and/or genetic conditions, as well as key psychological issues of broad importance to society, such as prejudice, reproductive health and understanding risk. The School also contributes to cross-disciplinary University Research Institutes in Neuroscience and Mental Health, Sustainable Places, and Energy Systems Research.Career PathwayResearchPerson SpecificationEssential CriteriaQualifications and Education * Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience * An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:

• Development and evaluation of psychological interventions aimed at improving health outcome.
• Research into mechanisms mediating the relationships between psychological and physical health.
• Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field.
• Proven ability to publish in international journals and national/international conferences.
• Proven ability to be successful in competitive research funding.
• Expertise in multivariate statistical methods.

Communication and Team Working * Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication.

• Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals.

Other * Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work.

• Proven ability to work without close supervision.

Desirable Criteria * Working in multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience of collecting and analysing biological data.
• Programming experience in R.
• Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.

Expected salary

£39347 – 44263 per year

Location

Cardiff

Job date

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 03:20:47 GMT

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