Graduate Research Associate

5 days ago

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom University of Exeter Full time

About the Role

The University of Exeter is seeking a highly motivated and organized Research Assistant to support the delivery of a randomised controlled trial to test the effectiveness of a new treatment for depression called Mindfulness for Adolescents and Carers (MAC).

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the successful running of a multisite hybrid clinical and cost-effectiveness randomised controlled trial called ATTEND, under the direction of the Site Lead Rachel Hayes, and the Trial Manager.
  • Assist with intervention delivery, data entry and management, and liaison with the wider study team including collaborators at the University of Exeter and several other universities and NHS trusts.
  • Present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically, and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Requirements

  • Education to first degree level or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.
  • Enthusiastic and motivated person with an interest in working with young people with mental health difficulties and in developing and evaluating new psychological interventions.
  • Highly organized with excellent communication and engagement skills, able to work well with others and independently, show initiative when faced with challenges, and have good problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

  • Freedom to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research.
  • Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly.
  • An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development.
  • A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, Paternity leave, and a Fertility Treatment Policy.
  • A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

About the University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world. We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

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