Research Fellow

Department

The Institute of Public Health and Wellbeing (IPHW) is leading impactful research in public health and wellbeing for the University of Essex. The IPHW advances the University’s mission of excellence in education and research, for the benefit of individuals, communities, and society.

The IPHW is an international centre of excellence, bringing together research strengths across all University faculties, driving forward health- and wellbeing-focused research collaborations and developing strategic partnerships with regional, national, and international organisations. The establishment of the IPHW aligns the University’s research capability, expertise and strengths across a broad spectrum of research and innovations in public health and wellbeing, including a wide range of health related training programmes, clinics, facilities and services, leveraging the assets of our expertise and skills to enable us to scale our impact.   

In addition to this our focus on inequality, its impact on health and wellbeing, our strength in methodological rigour, artificial intelligence, and our contributions to methodological developments are also part of our research strategy.

Duties of the Role

We wish to appoint a Research Fellow to lead and co-ordinate PPIE activities to support the NIHR-funded programme of work on tackling loneliness and social isolation among young adults in coastal communities ensuring young LGBT and ethnic minority needs are addressed equally.

The ideal candidate will have a critical role in supporting PPIE activities across the programme of applied mental health research which includes quantitative and qualitative components as well as developing applied solutions, implementation and evaluation.

The PPIE Lead will work alongside a team of applied mental health researchers including the programme leader (Professor in Mental Health Research), two research fellows, 3 PhD students and 6 DClinPsych trainees. In addition, the team will work alongside a team of other fellows and researchers working at the IPHW to enhance research through collaboration and partnership.

Qualifications required

The successful applicant will have a relevant doctoral level degree or equivalent professional experience or be close to completion of PhD in a field relevant to mental health. A Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or the ability to gain professional recognition at this or a higher level if appropriate is desirable.

As part of the process and to be successful you will be required to demonstrate how you your research has been impactful within and beyond the academic sphere, recognising the importance of this and the effect it will have on the University.

The University of Essex is a campus based University and all academic appointments are made with the expectation that you will be present on campus to fulfil the requirements of your position. At the time of a job offer, the possibility of hybrid working, will be discussed and considered on an individual basis, but you will be required to be based within the UK.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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