Internal Redeployment Only – Research Associate

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Internal Redeployment Only – Research Associate

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Cardiff University

Job description

AdvertPlease note that this job is open only to current Cardiff University staff who are eligible for Redeployment.Internal Redeployment Only – Research Associate
Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences
Cardiff University School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life SciencesThe Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health and Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences at Cardiff University School of Medicine seek to appoint a Research Associate for 1 year to work on the final year of Work Stream 2 (using genetics to understand causes and stratify youth anxiety, depression) of the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health. Based in Cardiff, and working as part of a friendly, well-supported research group, this post will be supervised by Professor Anita Thapar. The successful applicant will work jointly with colleagues across the Wolfson Centre and collaborative centres in the UK, Norway and Sweden analysing data sets. On occasion, this may require travel to the collaborative centres.The post-holder will be required to have a strong publication record and possess skills in analysing large, longitudinal datasets. Previous experience and knowledge of developmental psychopathology/ mental health is required.For informal enquiries please contact Professor Anita Thapar (Thapar@cardiff.ac.uk)This post is full time (35 hours per week), available immediately and is fixed term for 12 months.Salary: £40,497 – £45,413 per annum (Grade 6). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.This post is based at the Hadyn Ellis Building, Cathays campus.The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed.Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.How we will support you in performing in this role –
There are some things that you must have before you can start this role (see ‘Essential Criteria’), but other things can be developed either through training, or just by general on-the-job experience. We want to support and develop you once you have started in the role using a combination of the following to get the best out of you:1. Regular one-to-ones with your manager
2. An experienced and supportive team around you
3. Supporting you through job-relevant training and development that you may require
4. A mentoring schemeClosing date: Thursday, 20 March 2025Cardiff 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: Responsible research assessment – Research – Cardiff UniversityApplications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Job DescriptionMain function
To conduct research within The Wolfson Foundation Centre for Young People’s Mental Health 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 ResponsibilitiesResearch

• To conduct research using genetic /family-based designs to identify environmental causes of and stratify anxiety and depression in young people.
• Collaborate with international academic colleagues in Bristol University, University of Oslo, Norway and Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden to achieve research aims.
• 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.

Additional InformationIMPORTANT: Evidencing CriteriaIt is the School of Medicine’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, in this instance for this post, 19787BRIf candidates do not provide written evidence of meeting all of the essential criteria then their application will not be progressed. The School of Medicine welcome the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria.Person SpecificationEssential CriteriaQualifications and Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in developmental psychopathology/child and adolescent mental health or depression or epidemiologyKnowledge, Skills and Experience
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
i. Statistical analyses using large data sets
ii. Writing research papers3. Knowledge of anxiety, depression and mental health in young people and/or gene-environment interplay4. Proven ability to publish in international journals5. Proven Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to help develop applications to funding bodiesCommunication and Team Working
6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individualsOther
8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work9. Proven ability to work without close supervision10. Strong academic track record at university and schoolDesirable Criteria1. Evidence of strong skills in statistics (e.g. during undergraduate degree or A level Maths)
2. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
3. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks

Expected salary

£40497 – 45413 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:35:24 GMT

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