Research Assistant

**Job Purpose**
You will contribute to the project
_E-Detection Tool for Emerging Mental Disorders”_ working with

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the
Principal/Co Investigator:

1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.
2. Assist in participant recruitment by working collaboratively with the research team.
3. Conduct standardized interviews and cognitive tests with research participants and ensure that responses are stored and maintained effectively on the study’s online platform.
4. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
5. Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of the research group of Professor Uhlhaas, including contributing to publications of international quality in refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
6. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team-meetings across the University and wider community.
7. Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
8. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
9. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
11. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

**Qualifications**

**Essential**-A2. Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of psychological research as applied to mental health

**Desirable**

**Skills**

**Essential**
C1. Ability to work with young people with mental health conditions
C2. Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate
C3. Excellent communication skills [oral and written], including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely
C4. Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach
C5. Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills
C6. Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate
C7. Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working
C8. Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

**Desirable**
D1. Knowledge of diagnostic instruments as applied to populations with mental health conditions such as psychosis
D2. Knowledge of cognitive testing

**Experience**

**Essential**
E1. Sufficient relevant research experience with mental health conditions appropriate to an early career researcher
E2. Experience of scientific writing
E3. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner

**Desirable**
F1. Experience in psychosis research

**Terms and Conditions**
Salary will be Grade 6, £31,502 - £35,308 per annum pro rata.
This post is offered on a fractional basis and is fixed term.
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
3 A flexible approach to working.