Lecturer in Qualitative Methods

Job title:

Lecturer in Qualitative Methods

Company

University College London

Job description

About us The Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology is part of UCL’s Division of Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS). Psychology at UCL was ranked 2rd in the world in the Shanghai University Rankings. This reflects the excellent links between teaching, professional training and research within PALS, the wide range of research expertise represented within PALS and UCL more widely, and the excellent opportunities for collaboration and interdisciplinary research provided at UCL. The Research Department has a strong record in the development and evaluation of novel psychological interventions based on an understanding of neuroscience, developmental psychology and the mechanisms underpinning mental disorders. It has excellent collaborations with the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, Experimental Psychology and Psychiatry, and with NHS clinical services. The UCL Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is the largest training course for Clinical Psychologists in the country. The core purpose of the course is to train NHS Clinical Psychologists who are compassionate and reflective scientist-practitioners able to engage with multiple perspectives.About the role The postholder will have substantial responsibility on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology for the development of and support for a programme of teaching and research in qualitative methods. They will be expected to have a research track record in the application and preferably the development of qualitative methods in mental health or a related healthcare field. An interest in and experience of qualitative methods in the evaluation of mental health interventions will be welcomed. The Department has particular strengths in Adult, Children and Young People’s and Older Adults’ Mental Health, and Neuro-developmental Disorders but applications would be welcome from individuals with expertise in any area of mental health or healthcare. The recently established, NHS linked University Clinic provides an excellent base for research studies. It is essential to have a PhD but it is not essential to have a qualification as a Clinical Psychologist. For clinically qualified applicants the postholder will be expected to take up a 0.2 FTE clinical commitment in the NHS.
The duties and responsibilities associated with the post are as follows: • To undertake world-class research using qualitative methods. • To develop and support the qualitative methods programme on the DClinPsy course. • To contribute to the teaching, assessment and research supervision of the Department’s postgraduate programmes in qualitative methods • To obtain external funding in order to support the postholder’s research programme, postdoctoral research staff and PhD students. • To develop and facilitate collaborative research, including across UCL and with its wide network of partners. • To provide pastoral care and support to students. • To contribute to other undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes in areas agreed with the Head of Department. • To carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Head of Department. • The postholder will actively follow UCL policies including Equal Opportunities policies and be expected to give consideration within their role as to how they can actively advance equality of opportunity and good relations between people who share a relevant protected characteristic and people who do not share it. • The postholder will maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations.About you The successful candidate will have a PhD and a track record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. You will have knowledge and experience of research in the field of mental health and knowledge and experience of qualitative methods in the development and evaluation of health care systems or interventions. You should have excellent interpersonal, organisational, and oral and written communication skills as well as evidence of high-quality teaching and presentation skills.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 (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.Available documents

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Location

North West London

Job date

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 02:20:05 GMT

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