Research Associate
7 months ago
The Department of Psychology is looking for an enthusiastic Research Associate. In this role you will provide specialist research support to the Principal Investigator, Professor Richard Bentall, undertaking and overseeing the first phase of a programme of research into developmental risk factors for and the emergence of severe mental illness (SMI; bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and major depression) in young people.
This is an opportunity to be involved in exciting, innovative and impactful research. While this is an 18-month contract, there may be opportunities for continued work on later stages of the project.
The Psychology Department at the University of Sheffield is among the largest in the UK and has been consistently ranked as one of the outstanding research departments in all seven UK Research Assessment Exercises to date. Over 90% of our department’s research was classed as internationally excellent or world leading in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
What We Offer
- 38 days (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
- Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
- A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
- A highly competitive pension scheme.
- Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
- A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
- An inclusive and diverse workplace.
- A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
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