Research Assistant – MATILDA

Job title:

Research Assistant – MATILDA

Company

University College London

Job description

About usAn exciting opportunity has arisen in our team to work on a new study (MATILDA) funded by the NIHR Public Health Research stream and led by Chief Investigator prof Laurence Taggard, Ulster University. Prof Angela Hassiotis is the PI for the London site. You will be working with a dynamic and enthusiastic team that has contributed significantly into health research for people with intellectual disabilities. You can read more about the study here:The post is based at the Division of Psychiatry. The UCL Division of Psychiatry is within the Faculty of Brain Sciences and a centre of excellence in Mental Health research. Our aim is to contribute to the improvement of mental health through research and education. We address clinical problems in order to achieve benefits for patients and public health, using insights from basic science. We also deliver innovative teaching, relevant to clinical practice, which is informed by our research.About the roleDuties and responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description for the responsibilities of the post. However, the main elements will be: * Consent and carry out baseline assessments of participants

• Liaise with stakeholders and participate in research meetings regarding the conduct of the project
• Upload completed questionnaires to the main study site
• Undertake such work as is required by PI if timetable allows.

Appointment details:

• The post is will be offered on Grade 6B (the salary ranges from £32,332 to £39,980 (including London Allowance).
• The appointment is available from September and is funded for 24 months.

Role specific details:

• Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About youYou will be working with prof Hassiotis to manage the recruitment and assessment of participants to the MATILDA study in the London site.You will also liaise and collaborate with the NI colleagues to manage the project, upload data and discuss any issues arising.We expect an enthusiastic and curious individual to work with colleagues in the community and the university to deliver the feasibility study.Please consider the person specification for more information. You can also find my profile here:Application process:

• A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
• Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
• Please also ensure to include your degree class within your personal statement if applicable.
• Please do not upload your photograph on your application/CV.
• The advert will close on 30th July at 23:59 GMT/BST however we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
• Interviews dates will be confirmed later on in the process.

Contact details:

• If you have any queries about the role, please contact prof Hassiotis

• If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact

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 (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

The full range of staff benefits can be found here: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.The Division of Psychiatry prides itself for operating in an all-inclusive environment. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and there is a commitment to advancing the careers of everyone, regardless of gender or role. We aim to provide a family friendly environment where both women and men feel able to take the time they need for family. The Athena SWAN Charter recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in academia and the Division is delighted to have an Athena Swan Silver Award since 2022. All staff are invited to contribute to EDI initiatives within the Division to contribute to improving working conditions and opportunities for all. Mentoring is a crucial part of supporting career progression and mentoring schemes are available for staff in the Division.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:Available documents

Expected salary

£32332 – 39980 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:18:33 GMT

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