Post Doctoral Research Associate

Mental Health Research

Fixed term (36 months)

We provide an inclusive, creative research and training environment committed to open science and research integrity. We attract, retain, and develop a talented and diverse research workforce.

We seek to appoint a Post Doctoral Research Associate to play a central role in TRANSLATE (Translating evidence for Early Intervention in Psychosis in Low and Lower-Middle Countries LMICs: Implementation and Evaluation) programme of research newly funded as part of the NIHR Global Research Professorship award to Prof. Saeed Farooq. This is an exciting research opportunity for developing and evaluating a new model of care for early psychosis in resource constrained setting. 

Understanding of prognosis research is desirable for this role and we are looking for a candidate with a keen interest to generate high quality evidence based on strong applied prognosis research, and methodological innovation in order to support patients’ and clinicians’ decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and increase efficiency of health care. 

You will be based at Keele University, School of Medicine, which incorporates research in mental and global health which is one of University's strategic research areas. You will have a PhD with an in-depth knowledge of research methods demonstrated by publications and other research outputs. Experience and understanding of early intervention in psychosis services is desirable. Ideally you will also have project development and management experience.

Our current global health projects are funded by GCRF, AHRC, MRC and NIHR. This will be an excellent opportunity for a clinician or clinical psychologist to develop the academic expertise in these areas of research. Further details of the few recent research projects can be found here:

https://www.nihr.ac.uk/news/seven-researchers-awarded-prestigious-nihr-global-health-professorships/36427

https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR134191

https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=MR%2FS00243X%2F1

https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR201773

https://www.keele.ac.uk/research/researchnews/2020/july/study-mental/health-pakistan.php

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/ 

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

If you would like to discuss this position further, please do not hesitate to contact Prof Saeed Farooq (global.mental-health-research@keele.ac.uk) or Saima Sheikh (s.sheikh@keele.ac.uk). Applications to these addressed will not be accepted.

Closing Date 15 October 2024

Interviews will be held on: 30 October 2024

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