Research Assistant
City, University of London
Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realizing its vision of being a leading global university.The culture at City is built on our shared core values, which means that all employees are expected to behave according to our values: “We care, We learn, We act.”BackgroundThe School of Health Sciences has an excellent record of multi-disciplinary health research. We have an opportunity for a Research Assistant to work with Professor Rose McCabe two exciting projects:
– Improving outcomes in patients who self-harm – Adapting and evaluating a brief psychological intervention in Emergency Departments (ASSURED) and
– Supporting Adolescents with Self-Harm (SASH)Applications are invited from candidates experienced in research projects in mental health, psychology or medicine. You will need drive, enthusiasm and excellent communication skills.ResponsibilitiesThe Research Assistant will work directly with the program lead, Prof Rose McCab, Dr Alexandra Bakou (Trial Manager) and Maria Long (Trial Manager) in the School of Health & Psychological Sciences. The post will be based at City, University of London. The role will involve recruiting patients at participating hospitals, obtaining consent and collecting outcome data.Person SpecificationThe postholder will have a first degree in health or social science (i.e. psychology, sociology, clinical studies) and possibly a Masters degree, in psychology or a related subject / discipline. They will have experience working with people with mental health problems, experience of conducting and delivering high quality quantitative research, experience of working with NHS staff, be able to respect and communicate confidential information in a sensitive and effective manner, be able and willing to travel between hospital sites in/around London and across the UK to study sites and be able and willing to work outside of office hours (including evening and weekends).Additional InformationCity, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.The role is available from 02 September 2024 or earlier by negotiation.
Closing date: 19th August 2024 at 11:59pm.City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.The University of business, practice and the professions.£38,205 to £40,521 per annum
£38205 – 40521 per year
London
Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:55:29 GMT
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