Research Associate

Special Conditions: A DBS check is required for this position

Guidance for International Applicants

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Bath Mental Health Research Group (MHRG) at the University of Bath. 

The MHRG is funded for 5 years from 2025-2029 by the NIHR (National Institute for Health Research). 

The focus of our work is applied research aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people aged 12-25. 

The work of the centre is informed and guided by our lived experience advisory panels and stakeholder groups.

The current role will focus particularly on finding ways to support children and young people who have had difficult early experiences that place them at significant risk of poor mental health.  

The successful applicant will join a large and vibrant research team with a clear commitment to skills training and career development for all research staff working in the MHRG. 

You will have the opportunity to work under the supervision of world-leading clinicians and academics. 

The Bath MHRG is partnering with the Universities of Bristol and Exeter to deliver this project and there will be ample opportunities to work with researchers at our partner institutions. 

You will be offered opportunities to attend further research training, and we will support you to apply for funding yourself where this is part of your professional development plan

What we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a post-doctoral Research Associate with experience of youth-focused work in either a research or clinical role relating to mental health and/or emotional wellbeing. 

Quantitative skills in conducting research in clinical and community settings are essential, and skills in qualitative or mixed-methods approaches are also valued. 

Candidates must value working as part of a team and have skills in engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Additional information

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

This is a full-time, fixed term position with a duration of 18 months. 

An Enhanced DBS application is required for this role. 

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.

Closing date: Wednesday 01 July 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 22 July 2026

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