NIHR Undergraduate Internship Programme

The Department of Psychology at the University of Bath are delighted to be offering an internship position for one undergraduate student. The successful candidate will be offered a placement (with an expected end date of 31 March 2025) in the Child Mental Health and Development research group (https://www.bath.ac.uk/research-groups/child-mental-health-and-development/). The successful candidate will be required to complete 20 hours research work per week, which can be flexibly arranged around their studies. You will have access to a small training and development fund (£200) to attend courses or training that will enhance their internship experience. The intern will have dedicated supervision and mentorship throughout the placement to support them with their research responsibilities and wider career development. You will work under supervision to provide research support to an ESRC-funded longitudinal study examining the role of caregiver support in child recovery after trauma in South Africa. The study is generating exceptionally rich quantitative and qualitative data relating to experiences of trauma-exposed children and their families, a research area that is a significant public health concern. The intern will work on a discrete part of the study, including analysis and disseminating findings of qualitative data. This will include coding interview transcripts for aspects of behaviour and coping post-trauma, and using qualitative methods methods to draw out themes regarding the use of faith-based coping mechanisms. Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) is at the heart of this study, and the successful applicant will gain a good understanding of the importance of these values in public health research, by both completing a training course during their placement and engaging with our collaborators at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. This role is offered on a part time (20 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected duration of 3 months.

As per the NIHR UIP guidance, applicants must: 1. Be in their second or third year of enrolment in degree-level study in a discipline related to public health (e.g., Psychology, Health, Life Sciences) at the University of Bath. 2. Be willing and committed to explore a career in health and social care research.In addition, applicants to the internship should have: Essential 1. A strong interest in mental health research, particularly in lower-and-middle income countries. 2. A demonstrable understanding of qualitative research methods. 3. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 4. Effective communication skills in diverse and multicultural research environments. 5. A commitment to developing skills in public and patient involvement and engagement.Desirable 1. Experience in the collection or analysis of qualitative research data. 2. Experience of relevant software for managing qualitative data (e.g., NVivo). Please note we would like to encourage students from underrepresented backgrounds or who have lived experience of mental health difficulties to apply for this position.

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.