Graduate Research Assistant, Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow

This new full-time post is immediately available until 30 September 2023 on a fixed term basis.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Graduate Research Assistant, Postdoctoral Research Associate or Postdoctoral Research Fellow as maternity cover to participate in our project focused on improving university student mental health. This UKRI funded post is immediately available until the end of September 2023. The successful applicant will support the delivery of the research project through close liaison with students to support the planning and delivery of the research including  the development of engagement campaigns to involve students in the project studies, exploring the experiences of students, and the dissemination of our findings.  

About you

Graduate Research Assistant and Postdoctoral Research Associate

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies. You will be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the relevant disciplines and of qualitative/engaged research methods and techniques.

Graduate Research Assistants will be educated to first degree level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study or equivalent experience.

Postdoctoral Research Associates will possess a relevant PhD (or be nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in psychology or equivalent disciplines and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to effectively conduct public and lived experience engagement and associated qualitative research.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Professor Edward Watkins, telephone (01392 72 4692) or email e.r.watkins@exeter.ac.uk.

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