Research Assistant in Psychology

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The Applied Social Science Group within the Primary Care Unit at the University of Cambridge are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated research assistant to a project that explores the mental health treatment provided to young people with experiences of maltreatment or other safeguarding needs.


The post's responsibilities can be fulfilled largely through remote working in the UK, though there will be occasional in-person meetings.


We welcome applicants with lived experience of use of young people's mental health and/or social care services as a service-user or parent/carer.

The funds for these posts are available for 12 months, from commencement in post, in the first instance.

This is a part-time position 50% FTE (18.5 hours per week). Working days/times to be agreed.

Location Department of Public Health and Primary Care, East Forvie Building, University Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR, (approx 2 miles south of city centre)


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The interview date for the role is: 26th July 2024

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