Senior Research Fellow (Mental Health Programme)

Job reference: BMH-031418
Salary: £59,966 - £65,509 per annum depending on experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Psychology and Mental Health
Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 20/05/2026
Contract Duration: Fixed Term until 31st March 2030
School/Directorate: School of Health Sciences

The post holder will provide senior analytical leadership for the DATAMIND-Observatory, developing and overseeing the delivery of high-quality health-data analytics that support industry partners in planning and conducting mental-health trials in the UK. This is a collaborative role, working closely with the project lead, project manager and wider stakeholders at Manchester and across the Mental Health Goals programme.

The role will ensure that datasets, methods and analytic workflows are robust, transparent and reproducible, and that outputs meet the needs of both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The post holder will build and maintain expertise in key UK data assets, lead structured assessments of data quality and readiness, produce robust and reproducible analysis plans, and ensure compliance with all governance requirements. They will apply advanced analytical methodologies to generate high-quality real-world evidence. They will supervise a team of analysts, promote good analytic practice, and contribute to the strategic growth and methodological development of the Observatory.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

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Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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