Research Assistant (ReThink)

Job title:

Research Assistant (ReThink)

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe UCL Division of Psychology and Languages Sciences is ranked second in the world for psychology (Shanghai Global Ranking, 2022) and is top-ranked in the UK for research power in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience according to the UK’s Research Excellence Framework 2021. The Child Trauma and Recovery research group in the Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology Department, seeks to understand how to better understand, identify, and address the mental health needs of young people exposed to complex trauma. We are particularly focused on young people with experience of the care system.About the roleThis role would support the MRC-funded ReThink programme, which is a large mixed-methods longitudinal programme exploring drivers of mental health and wellbeing in care-experienced young people during two key transitions: i) into and through early secondary school; and ii) into emerging adulthood. These can be periods of substantial disruption for care-experienced young people, and ReThink seeks to understand the psychological, social and service level drivers of mental health during these times, as well as what young people and caregivers view as helpful (or unhelpful) in supporting them over these times.The project involves two large longitudinal quantitative studies (of 10-13yos and 16-18yos) and two embedded longitudinal qualitative studies. The Research Assistant would be based within Prof Hiller’s research team, but would be joining a wider team of researchers based across UCL, Cardiff, and Sussex. Supported by the postdoctoral researchers and Line Managers, the Research Assistant would have a key role in the day-to-day running of the project, including recruiting young people and caregivers, liaising with social care services, assessments with young people and caregivers (online and in-person), and all aspects of data management. They will also have the opportunity to be involved in our co-production work. They will join Prof Hiller’s wider Child Trauma & Recovery research group, where there are regular lab meetings and opportunities for wider learning about the field.This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require a right to work in the UK to carry out this role.About youCandidates will have a strong academic background in psychology or a related discipline. They should have relevant experience in a related area and related methods (e.g., qualitative interviewing, managing quantitative data). They will have excellent interpersonal skills for working with children, teenagers, and service providers, as well as within a busy research team. They should have a good understanding of ethical considerations in research and be highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage the competing demands of a large project.FURTHER DETAILSA Job Description & Person Specification can be accessed below. Please click the ‘Apply now’ button to apply. Applications should include a covering letter and a CV.An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this position.For informal queries about the position, please contact Rachel Hiller, at r.hiller@ucl.ac.uk.For information about the application process, please contact PALS HR, at pals.hr@ucl.ac.uk.What we offerAs 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 insuranceVisit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs 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, 14 Jun 2024 07:20:40 GMT

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