ACTIVATE Research Officer

Contract: Fixed term from April 2023 for 21 months. 35 hours (100% FTE) per week

Location: Singleton Campus

The School of Psychology at Swansea University is seeking a Research Officer for the ACTIVATE study. The aim of the ACTIVATE study is to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an app based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) among UK Armed Forces veterans with PTSD and experience of harmful gambling.

ACTIVATE is a collaboration between Swansea University, Combat Stress, and King’s College London, and is funded by an award from the Cabinet Office and Office for Veterans’ Affairs. It is anticipated that the Research Officer will deliver the project (remotely and in-person) in partnership with the external organisations and under the supervision of Professor Simon Dymond, Principal Investigator.

One, full-time position is available for 21 months from April 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post-holder will be responsible for recruiting veterans with experience of harmful gambling and a diagnosis of PTSD, collecting, analysing and reporting on quantitative and qualitative outcomes, and the writing up of findings for publication and wider dissemination. Prior experience of working with often hard-to-reach populations, such as veterans, and demonstrated expertise in mixed-methods research are both requirements for the post.

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all of its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

We have an under-representation of men in the area of research and would particularly welcome applications from men for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.

Please note this job is also being advertised to a pool of colleagues internally as part of our University commitment to employee redeployment.  Should this post be filled from this route then you will receive an email confirming this. If you do not receive an email, please assume that your application is still in process.

To apply for the post please click on 'Apply'.

Applicants are asked to provide a completed online application providing evidence against the essential criteria in the recruitment documentation. Applicants should also attach to the application:

• Curriculum Vitae;
• Publication list;
• Statement detailing your experience related to veterans’ mental health.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to s.o.dymond@swansea.ac.uk

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