Postdoctoral Research Associate - Grade 7

We are looking to appoint a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to work as part of the Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) Mission in the Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC) aligned to the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration, and which sits within a ground-breaking new Centre: Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL).

M-RIC is an ambitious programme of work jointly delivered between University of Liverpool and Mersey care NHS Foundation Trust (MCFT) until December 2027.  It will have wide reaching benefits to the region whilst raising the profile of all partners as leaders in Mental Health Innovation.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual who will work independently and as part of a diverse group of people on the social or wider determinants of mental health and wellbeing. You will need excellent organisational and time management skills to coordinate and work effectively between diverse projects that form part of the M-RIC themes.

You should have good knowledge of the broad issues relevant to the treatment, care and prevention of mental distress and an understanding of health, mental health and wellbeing inequalities. An ability to use diverse methods in the pursuit of applied knowledge is preferred and a PhD, completed or near to completion, in a relevant discipline required.

You will have experience of working collaboratively with partners and members of the public and skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.

The post is available on a fixed term basis until 31 May 2026.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Professor Rhiannon Corcoran (Professor of Psychology and Public Mental Health) at corcoran@liverpool.ac.uk

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30.  Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Closing Date: 3 November 2025 23:30

For full details and to apply online, please click on the apply button above. 

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