Research Fellow within a NIHR Global Health Research Group: Developing a National Suicide Respo[...]

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Research Fellow to join a prestigious Mental Health Research Group. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking project aimed at establishing a national suicide response for young people in Indonesia. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate large-scale research while engaging with young populations. The position supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in mental health research.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification.
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-site research projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a global, multi-site, mixed methods research project.
• Engage with young populations in mental health research.

Skills

Research Management

Mental Health Research

Engagement with Young Populations

Education

PhD in a relevant subject

Job description

Job Title: Research Fellow (Global Research)

The University of Manchester invites applications for the position of Research Fellow (Global Research) to join the Mental Health Research Group within the Division of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, School of Health Sciences (DNMSW). This role offers an opportunity to contribute to an NIHR Global Health Research Group focused on establishing a national suicide response for young people in Indonesia. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians and researchers in the UK and Southeast Asia.

About the Division

The Division of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work is renowned for its world-class research, ranked top among 94 institutions nationally in the 2014 Research Exercise Framework (REF 2014, Unit of Assessment 3). Our research aims to improve health and social care globally through collaborative, high-quality, impactful outputs. We work with the Department of Health, NHS, community organizations, charities, and patient and community partners.

Role Details

You will work closely with Dr. Helen Brooks and Professor Penny Bee, the Chief Investigators, and be based within the Mental Health Research Group. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position for up to 44 months, with potential for hybrid working (office and home-based). The role involves coordinating a global, multi-site, mixed methods research project, including Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE), with a focus on mental health research with young people.

Candidate Requirements

• PhD in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification
• Experience in managing large-scale, multi-site research projects, especially involving young people's mental health
• Skills in conducting mental health research and engaging with young populations
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage research activities within time and budget constraints

Benefits

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Employee health and wellbeing services, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Paid closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Please note that applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted; inquiries should be directed to [e-mail]. CVs from agencies will be considered a gift.

Contact Details

For enquiries about the vacancy, contact:

Dr. Helen Brooks at [e-mail]

or

Prof. Penny Bee at [e-mail]

For general enquiries, email [e-mail]. Technical support is available at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home.

The vacancy closes at midnight on the specified deadline. Please refer to the Further Particulars document for the person specification criteria.