Senior Research Fellow in Global Mental Health

Ref Number

B

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

£54,931-£64,644

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

04-Jan-2026

The UCL Institute for Global Health (IGH) is at the heart of UCL's Grand Challenge of Global Health. The Institute's vision is for a world where international policy on global health is informed by world class research. IGH aims to support the development of robust solutions to aspects of the world's major global health challenges through scholarly outputs, education, public engagement, translational research and ultimately by influencing public policy and professional practice.

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow who has the potential to grow into a future leader within the Institute. The post is available for a period of three years. The person appointed will be expected to work with senior members of IGH to develop ideas for and secure funding for a fellowship or other research programme.

We seek an individual with a strong track record in global mental research ideally currently working in research on developing interventions, particularly psychological and clinical interventions. The ideal candidate should have a background or training in psychological or clinical mental health sciences.

Teaching is integral to the work of the Institute. We have a large portfolio of master's level and undergraduate teaching in global health. We have recently expanded our research in global mental health and will be starting a new MSc course in September 2026. The ideal candidate will be expected to support the new MSc and develop a portfolio of teaching in global mental health that complements and is informed by research.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds and from women.

This is a full-time role (i.e. 36.5 hours per week) and it is available for three years.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

Salary range: £54,931 to £64,644 per annum (including London Allowance), depending on experience.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Professor Rochelle Burgess ) or Dr Kelly Rose-Clarke ).

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the IGH HR Team on

It is essential that the successful candidate has a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area (clinical mental health sciences, clinical psychology, psychiatric sciences or equivalent).

Also essential to have a strong track record in global mental research with interests in developing interventions, particularly psychological and clinical interventions and a background or training in psychological or clinical mental health sciences.

The ideal candidate will have experience of co-developing ideas and contributing to grant submissions for funding as co-applicant or principal applicant and experience of high-quality delivery of research-based teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.

The role requires that the post holder has a strong publication record, including high impact papers, that demonstrate clear advances in knowledge.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme

• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

• Immigration loan

• Relocation scheme for certain posts

• On-Site nursery

• On-site gym

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

• Discounted medical insurance

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.