Research Assistant

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The Applied Social Science Group within the Primary Care Unit are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated research assistant/associate to a project that explores the mental health treatment provided to young people with experiences of maltreatment or other safeguarding needs.
- Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD (or equivalent experience), including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD. Where a PhD has yet to be, awarded appointment will initially be made at research assistant and amended to research associate when the PhD is awarded (PhD needs to be awarded within 6 months of the start date). If an individual has not submitted a PhD or is not working towards one they could be appointed as a Research Assistant if they have either a degree (and/or Master's) in a relevant area or equivalent experience. 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 research will largely be undertaken remotely within the UK, but there will be regular opportunities for in-person meetings with members of the research group.

There is flexibility on start date.

Fixed Term: Funding is available for 12 months at full time or for up to 2 years at 50% part-time from commencement in post.

Location Department of Public Health and Primary Care, East Forvie Building, Robinson Way, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR.

Closing date: 9 April 2023

Interview Date: 18th April 2023

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.


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