Research Advisory Committee Member

At Cerebra, we believe that every family that includes a child with a brain condition will have the chance to discover a better life together.  We listen to families that have children with brain conditions. We use what they tell us to inspire the best research and innovation. Then we help them put the knowledge into practice so they can discover a better life together.

Our key values are summed up by three key words:

1. Positive: our optimism helps families see past every barrier.
2. Inquisitive: a spirit of relentless discovery drives everything we do.
3. Together: our researchers, practitioners and families go further when they travel together.

Research We Support

We support research that gives families access to the highest quality evidence based information and support so they can begin to tackle the challenges they face and make informed decisions about what is right for them. We work with university researchers and families to achieve this.

Over the next five years, we will focus explicitly on supporting research to benefit the families of children with multiple and complex needs or rare conditions. In other words, needs characterised by a combination of physical disability, learning disability, development delay, physical and/or mental health problems, genetic diagnosis and/or autistic spectrum disorder.

Through our research and associated services, we want to promote understanding and to see a world where neurodiversity is respected and celebrated, where children with neurodevelopmental conditions get to fulfil their greatest potential without barriers to their complete participation in society.

Our full Research Strategy can be downloaded from our website: https://cerebra.org.uk/what-we-do/research/

Role and Responsibilities

The role of the committee is to advise Trustees on the relative merits of particular pieces of research. As such, you will be invited to participate in grant application reviews and provide scientific advice to trustees on grant applications.

This is a voluntary role but out of pocket expenses, including travel and subsistence to attend meetings and site visits, will be paid. Commitment is crucial and time constraints will apply to allow us to complete our work and deliver on our commitments in a timely manner. 

Are you eligible?

Applications are invited from individuals with a publication record in research (clinical and applied research in the fields that fall under Cerebra’s remit), success in obtaining research grants / awards and a willingness to devote the necessary time.

Posts are formally available from February 2023 and appointments are for a three-year term in the first instance.

Individuals who are interested in applying for one of these posts, or just want more information are encouraged to contact Georgia Mappa at GeorgiaM@cerebra.org.uk with any queries.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a brief CV giving details of previous key posts, current post, roles in relevant committees and six most relevant publications. This should be accompanied by a written statement (maximum 1,000 words) which covers relevant previous experiences and expertise.

Applications should be submitted to Georgia Mappa at GeorgiaM@cerebra.org.uk

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