About The University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join an internationally recognised research team in mental health and suicide prevention based in DATAMIND, the MRC funded UK Mental Health Data Hub and the Wales Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Research. This research group is transforming mental health outcomes through innovative research and policy development. We are seeking an exceptional Lecturer in Mental Health and/or Suicide Prevention Epidemiology to advance cutting-edge research and provide teaching and training opportunities in this critical public health field.
Key Responsibilities:
* Spearhead high-impact quantitative research on suicide and self-harm prevention using large-scale data resources.
* Publish high-quality papers in peer-reviewed journals and secure competitive research funding.
* Deliver inspiring, research-led teaching in epidemiology and health data science, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.
* Champion interdisciplinary collaborations to translate research findings into policy and practice.
Key Benefits:
* Work within a thriving team driving real-world impact, supported by a £10M research portfolio, including flagship projects like DATAMIND and the National Centre for Mental Health.
* Access world-class resources, including the SAIL Databank, one of the world’s most advanced data systems.
* Benefit from tailored mentorship and development opportunities, with pathways for leadership and impact.
* Join a flexible environment that values collaboration and work-life balance, where your contributions are not only valued but also celebrated.
* Located on the stunning South Wales coastline, Swansea offers a unique combination of affordability, accessibility, and natural beauty. With excellent transport links, a vibrant cultural scene, and a welcoming community, Swansea provides an ideal setting for both career and personal growth.
Academic Career Pathway
The pathway for this post is Education & Research (Research). The Academic Career Pathways (ACP) scheme is designed to ensure that academic strengths whether in research, teaching, the wider student experience, leadership or innovation and engagement, are all appropriately recognised, developed, valued, and rewarded.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.
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