Research Associate - Site Co-Ordinator (CONNECT)
Research Associate - Site Co-Ordinator (CONNECT)
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Job Description
Grade UE07: 40497.00 to 48149.00 per annum (Appointment will be made at Spinal Point 32 (40497.00) due to budgetary restrictions)
CAHSS / Health in Social Science / Clinical Psychology
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 31 March 2027 post is available from mid-September 2025
We are looking for motivated and creative candidates with a strong interest and background in the applied psychology of mental health. Candidates should have research management experience understand mixed-methods studies skills in psychological assessment demonstrable project management skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful applicant will join the Section of Clinical Psychology in the School of Health in Social Science and become a member of the Contextual Mental Health Research Group.
The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to be the site Research Co-ordinator in the CONNECT study. This is a multi-site Wellcome Trust funded project which aims to identify relapse signatures using active and passive digital monitoring and data collection methods. The post holder will manage all aspects of the project for the study site; liaise with the local and national project leads researchers patient and public contributors and the co-ordinating centre; as well as managing two research assistants. Candidates with an interest in digital mental health and serious mental health problems would be particularly encouraged.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Mixed methods research skills
- Project management experience
- Experience in psychological assessments
- Excellent communication skills
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 4th August 2025.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
