Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09570

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

02-Nov-2025

About us

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An exciting opportunity has arisen in the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Mental Health, based within the Division of Psychiatry at UCL. The successful applicant will join a team of researchers conducting a variety of rapid research commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care, designed to inform policy-making for adult's and young people's mental health services.



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.

About the role

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This post will involve working with support to contribute to designing research projects, including writing protocols and study materials. It is likely to involve data collection and analysis using qualitative and quantitative methods and conducting systematic and realist literature reviews. The post will involve working with senior and junior research colleagues and a team of lived experience researchers, and working directly with policy-makers to shape projects.





Appointment details:


+ The post is graded on the non-clinical research staff Pay Scale Grade 6b, the annual salary for which ranges from 39,148 to 41,833 per annum (including London Allowance).
+ The appointment is available immediately and is funded for 18 months in the first instance.
+ Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.






Contact details:


+ If you have any queries about the role, please contact Prof. Brynmor Lloyd-Evans at lloyd-evans@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

About you

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You will bring some experience of conducting high quality research, ideally using both qualitative and quantitative methods. An understanding of how to conduct systematic literature reviews is desirable. An understanding on mental health service structures and systems in England and the national health policy context are advantages for this post. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems, which is relevant experience for this post.



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.
+ Applications will be anonymised, therefore please ensure your personal statement is fully completed as the panel will not be able to see your CV or any supporting documents uploaded. Please also ensure to include your degree class within your personal statement if applicable.

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/