Post Doctoral Research Associate - Mental Health Research

We provide an inclusive, creative research and training environment committed to open science and research integrity. We attract, retain, and develop a talented and diverse research workforce. Our teams are supported by a strong research and implementation infrastructure, integrated clinical partnerships, patient and public involvement, and (inter)national collaborations, in order to accelerate early adoption of best evidence into policy and practice, and of methodological innovation into research application.

Understanding of prognosis research is desirable for this role and we are looking for a candidate with a keen interest to generate high quality evidence based on strong applied prognosis research, and methodological innovation in order to support patients' and clinicians' decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and increase efficiency of health care.

You will be based at Keele University, School of Medicine, which incorporates research in mental and global health which is one of University's strategic research areas. You will have a PhD with an in-depth knowledge of research methods demonstrated by publications and other research outputs. Experience and understanding of early intervention in psychosis services is desirable. Ideally you will also have project development and management experience.

Our global health research programme started in January 2017 and current global health projects are funded by GCRF, AHRC, MRC and NIHR. This will be an excellent opportunity for a clinician or clinical psychologist to develop the academic expertise in these areas of research. Further details of the few recent research projects can be found here, Disability Confident
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Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance by the University's Occupational Health provider and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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