Research Assistant in Digital Health

About us:

The Department of Psychosis Studies is the world’s leading department for research into psychotic disorders by high impact publications. It is part of the IoPPN; the largest academic community in Europe devoted to the study and prevention of mental illness and brain disease.  The IoPPN produces more highly cited outputs (top 1% citations) on psychiatry and mental health than any other centre (SciVal 2021). The IoPPN's greatest strength is the interdisciplinary nature of both its research strategy and educational activities, providing unique opportunities for students and staff. 

About the role:

The postholder will be part of an exciting new project to develop an app to support management and treatment for people with schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders. The postholder will be responsible for testing and refining of the apps with volunteers, including people with psychotic disorders. They will also be responsible for data analysis under supervision and other academic activities, including helping with literature review of the use of digital technology for people with mental illnesses.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 1 year from appointment (with potential to extend depending on funding).

Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the  Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the  Centre for Research Staff Development for more information. 

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