Research Assistant (Edinburgh Mood Disorders Research Clinic)
United Kingdom (100% On-campus)
Job Info
* Job Identification 12207
* Locations 49 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SB, GB (100% On-campus)
* Organization Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, Edinburgh University Group
* Department Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences
* Apply Before 03/24/2025, 11:59 PM
* Contract Type Fixed Term
* Work Duration Months 33
* Job Schedule Part time
* Grade UE06
* Number of Openings 2
* Job Function Researcher
Job Description
CMVM / Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences.
Fixed Term Contract - Until January 31st 2028.
Part Time - 17.5 hours per week.
2x Posts Available.
Your skills and attributes for success will include:
* An excellent ability to organise time and workload.
* Excellent communication skills by telephone, remotely, face-to-face, and in writing.
* Evidence of interest in clinical research.
* Evidence of interest in psychiatry and/or mood disorders.
* A compelling reason why this opportunity is the right fit for you at this time.
The Edinburgh Mood Disorders Research Clinic is funded by the Mental Health Mission / NIHR to deliver clinical assessments and research trial recruitment for patients with mood disorders. This innovative clinic will allow self-referral from community-based patients and will provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ offering clinical review and research eligibility screening of the patient’s mood disorder.
The successful applicants will work with a clinic coordinator, senior NHS clinicians, and University academics, gaining exposure to a national network of similar clinics, research studies, and networking opportunities.
The posts will run until the end of January 2028.
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
CV
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
* Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives.
Key dates to note:
The closing date for applications is 24 March 2025.
On this occasion, the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges.
About the Team
Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences
The Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences (CCBS) integrates laboratory and clinical research to study the causes, consequences and treatment of major brain disorders. CCBS comprises 64 Principal Investigators and has a strong record of attracting philanthropic donations to establish specialist research hubs.
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