Postdoctoral Researcher

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic health institution in London is seeking a Research Fellow to support the development of a rating scale for ADHD in individuals with intellectual disabilities. The role includes conducting literature reviews, managing expert panels, and analyzing data. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in neurodevelopmental research. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 41 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

41 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in neurodevelopmental research.
• Strong data analysis skills for qualitative and quantitative data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a literature review regarding ADHD.
• Develop and pilot questionnaires for expert panel coordination.
• Analyse data to reach consensus.

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

You will support the development of the Symptoms and Functional Impairment Rating Scale for ADHD in People with Intellectual Disability (SFIRS-ADHD-ID) through all stages of the Delphi process. Key tasks include conducting a scoping literature review, developing and piloting questionnaires, coordinating expert panels, managing online data collection, and analysing qualitative and quantitative data to achieve consensus. You will contribute to refining and finalising the scale, preparing reports, manuscripts, and dissemination materials, while ensuring compliance with UCL's ethical and data security policies.

You'll be working alongside passionate clinicians, researchers, and experts by experience within a supportive environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in neurodevelopmental research, consensus methodology, and co-production with people with lived experience.

The UCL Division of Psychiatry, located within the Faculty of Brain Sciences, is a world-renowned centre of excellence in mental health research. Our mission is to improve mental health through cutting‑edge research and education. By leveraging insights from basic science, we address clinical problems with the aim of improving patient outcomes and public health. Moreover, we take pride in delivering innovative teaching that is directly relevant to clinical practice and informed by our research. Join our team and help us drive forward the field of mental health research and education.

Appointment Details

• The post is graded on Grade 7
• The appointment is available from January 2026 (Start date to be agreed) and is funded for 12 months.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Research Fellows: Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £39,148 to £41,833 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.
• Please ensure your CV is no longer than 2 pages.
• Please do not upload any additional documents (transcripts, papers, or other reports).
• Please do not upload your photograph on your application/CV.
• The advert will close midnight on the 20th of November 2025, however we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Benefits

• 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

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is central to our approach. As 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 on 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 has been delighted to have an Athena Swan Silver Award since 2022. All staff are invited to contribute to EDI initiatives within the Division to improve 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