Research Assistant

Are you passionate about Research? Do you have experience in AI development and psychology? If so, we would welcome an application from you.

An enthusiastic and ambitious researcher will join the Kent and Medway Medical School research group, working under the supervision of Professor Shergill. The Research Assistant will contribute to the development of AI for Health-related projects and grants and support the development of the research network and research culture in KMMS.

As Research Assistant you can expect to be involved in:

• Contributing to the development of mental health research projects and grant applications, network development and student research support
• Liaising with KMMS collaborators within Kent and Christ Church, KMPT and KCL, and to identify academic partners and researchers working on AI for Health to support the growth of the research network and research culture in KMMS
•  Using cutting-edge AI tools to assess their potential impact in healthcare settings

What will you bring to the role?

• Undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including scoping literature reviews 
• Undertake and publish systematic literature reviews 
• Support and prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and the core values of KMMS. We also welcome applications from individuals who wish to work less than full time.  

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-291-25-R.

Further details:

*Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

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Applications must be made through the University’s online application system (via the ‘Apply’ button above); CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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