Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09745

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

See advert text

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

07-Dec-2025

About us

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The UCL Division of Psychiatry, located within the Faculty of Brain Sciences, is a world-renowned centre of excellence in mental health research. Our mission is to improve mental health through cutting-edge research and education. By leveraging insights from basic science, we address clinical problems with the aim of improving patient outcomes and public health. Moreover, we take pride in delivering innovative teaching that is directly relevant to clinical practice and informed by our research. Join our team and help us drive forward the field of mental health research and education.



An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our research team to develop the Symptoms and Functional Impairment Rating Scale for ADHD in People with Intellectual Disability (SFIRS-ADHD-ID), the first-ever scale designed specifically for assessing ADHD in individuals with intellectual disabilities.



This innovative project will help to better understand and support people with both ADHD and intellectual disability.



As part of our small, friendly, and highly collaborative research team, you will play a key role in shaping each stage of the Delphi process from reviewing the evidence base and engaging expert panels to analysing data and finalising a practical, clinically relevant tool.



You'll be working alongside passionate clinicians, researchers, and experts by experience within a supportive environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in neurodevelopmental research, consensus methodology, and co-production with people with lived experience.

About the role

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Duties and responsibilities

You will support the development of the Symptoms and Functional Impairment Rating Scale for ADHD in People with Intellectual Disability (SFIRS-ADHD-ID) through all stages of the Delphi process. Key tasks include conducting a scoping literature review, developing and piloting questionnaires, coordinating expert panels, managing online data collection, and analysing qualitative and quantitative data to achieve consensus. You will contribute to refining and finalising the scale, preparing reports, manuscripts, and dissemination materials, while ensuring compliance with UCL's ethical and data security policies.



Appointment details:


The post is graded on Grade 7 The appointment is available from January 2026 (Start date to be agreed) and is funded for 12 months.

Role specific details:


Any offer of employment will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Research Fellows - 'Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary 39,148 to 41,833 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.'

About you

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Application process:


A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification. Please ensure your CV is no longer than 2 pages. Please do not upload any additional documents (transcripts, papers, or other reports). Please do not upload your photograph on your application/CV. The advert will close midnight on the 20th of November 2025, however we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Contact details:


If you have any queries about the role or like to find out more, please contact Bhathika Perera at b.perera@ucl.ac.uk If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact dop.hr@ucl.ac.uk

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:


41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance




The full range of staff benefits can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/staff-benefits

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.



The Division of Psychiatry prides itself for operating in an all-inclusive environment. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and there is a commitment to advancing the careers of everyone, regardless of gender or role. We aim to provide a family friendly environment where both women and men feel able to take the time they need for family. The Athena SWAN Charter recognises commitment to advancing women's careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in academia and the Division is delighted to have an Athena Swan Silver Award since 2022. All staff are invited to contribute to EDI initiatives within the Division to contribute to improving working conditions and opportunities for all. Mentoring is a crucial part of supporting career progression and mentoring schemes are available for staff in the Division.



You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:



https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychiatry/about/equality-diversity-and-inclusion



https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/