Research Assistant

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.

The culture at City is built on our shared core values, which means that all employees are expected to behave according to our values: “We care, We learn, We act.”

Background

Based in the Centre for Mental Health Research at City, University of London, the research project aims to evaluate two government pilots to inform future decisions about the commissioning of Independent Mental Health Act Advocacy (IMHA).

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time (0.7 FTE) service user/ survivor researcher to work as a research assistant within a multi-disciplinary team, bringing a lived experience perspective of racism, and/or mental distress (or using mental health services) to a national evaluation of Culturally Appropriate Advocacy (CAA) pilots funded by the National Institute of Health Research.

Responsibilities

The main purpose of the research assistant role will be undertaking qualitative research. The post holder will help undertake and analyse qualitative interviews and will play a key role in liaising with mental healthcare professionals, advocates and mental health service users at one or both pilot sites. Another key responsibility will be contributing to the write up of the research findings.

Person Specification

We are looking for a candidate with a first degree in health or social science or equivalent professional experience, with experience of undertaking research from a lived experience perspective. Experience of conducting high quality research with people with mental health problems and collaborating with lived experience advisory groups is essential.

Additional Information

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2024 at 11:59pm

Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 15th April 2024.

The role is available from 07th May or earlier by negotiation.

Subject to agreement, relevant Professional Services roles may be undertaken in a hybrid way. This involves a combination of working on campus and at home each week.

City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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