Research Associate (SMI)

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University. This post may also be considered for part-time hours (at 0.8 FTE).

Overview
We are seeking to appoint a researcher who will work on a joint project between the Sections of Public Health and Health Services Research (Mental health Research Unit) within the School of Medicine and Population Health. This is an exciting opportunity to support a research project on using ketogenic diets for treating severe mental health illness (SMI). The project will complete essential preparatory work for informing an intervention trial assessing the potential of ketogenic diets for treating SMI in first episode psychosis patients.

An understanding of qualitative research would be required for this work. Furthermore, experience of working with patients and developing co-designed public health approaches would be required. Prior experience of mental health research and/or research that involves marginalised or vulnerable groups would also be an advantage, although not essential. As a project involving nutritional interventions, prior experience in food and nutrition public health research would be a strength.

You will have strong understanding of conducting research involving qualitative methods and working with patients for co-designing and testing lifestyle interventions. In addition, you will have strong spoken and written communication skills to liaise with multiple partners and external bodies. Excellent interpersonal skills are also essential as the work will involve working with patients, NHS providers and external collaborators.

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