KCMHR - Research Assistant - Academic Psychiatry

Cobseo; London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in London is seeking a Research Assistant to support a significant study on armed forces genital trauma and psychosexual experiences. This role involves data collection, analysis, and development of support materials while ensuring equitable research practices. Ideal candidates will have research experience, strong organization skills, and an ability to handle sensitive topics. Flexibility for hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Experience of working on research studies, enthusiasm, organization, attention to detail.
• Desire to grow skills and experience as a researcher; ability to work on sensitive topics.
• Experience with both quantitative and qualitative approaches is ideal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; good time management.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the study's post-doctoral research associate.
• Contribute to data collection, analysis, and interpretation in a mixed methods study.
• Support development of interventions/support materials as part of the project.
• Manage time and workload to meet deadlines and targets.
• Demonstrate commitment to equitable and inclusive research practices.

Skills

Research studies experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work on sensitive topics

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support the AFTER Study: Armed Forces genital Trauma and psychosexual Experiences Research. This is a two and a half year mixed methods participatory research project investigating the long-term psychosocial and sexual impact of conflict-related genital injuries, including the development of possible interventions/support materials. This project is a collaboration with RAND Europe and Manchester Metropolitan University and is funded by the Scar Free Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the study's post-doctoral research associate and report to the senior management team consisting of the KCMHR Director (Professor Nicola Fear), and collaborators at RAND Europe (Dr Mary Keeling) and MMU (Dr Natalie Hammond).
• Contribute to data collection, analysis, and interpretation in a mixed methods study, with both quantitative and qualitative components.
• Support development of interventions/support materials as part of the project.
• Manage time and workload to meet deadlines and targets; demonstrate initiative in handling demanding timelines.
• Demonstrate commitment to equitable and inclusive research practices; ideally work with Armed Forces Community or in sexual health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of working on research studies; enthusiasm, organization, attention to detail.
• Desire to grow skills and experience as a researcher; ability to work on sensitive topics.
• Experience with both quantitative and qualitative approaches is ideal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; good time management.

About the organization

The King\'s Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR) is a leading civilian UK centre of excellence for military, veteran and family health and wellbeing research, independent of the UK Ministry of Defence and Office for Veterans’ Affairs. KCMHR sits within the Department of Psychological Medicine at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and is directed by Professor Sir Simon Wessely and Professor Nicola Fear. KCMHR\'s work has a strong track record for helping shape UK Government policy for military personnel, veterans and their families, as well as informing support and interventions for the Armed Forces community. The FiMT Research Centre aims to ensure that evidence is at the heart of decision making for the benefit of the Armed Forces community; it works towards increasing accessibility to evidence in digestible formats.

Location and Work Arrangement

The post will be based within the Weston Education Centre at the Denmark Hill campus for one or two days a week, depending on whether the role is 3 or 4 days, with the opportunity to work from home for two days.