Job Description

Ref Number

B02-08920

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Part time

Salary

54,172-63,752

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

22-Aug-2025

About us

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The Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology is part of UCL's Division of Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS). Psychology at UCL was ranked 2nd in the world in the Shanghai University Rankings. This reflects the excellent links between teaching, professional training and research within PALS, the wide range of research expertise represented within PALS and UCL more widely, and the excellent opportunities for collaboration and interdisciplinary research provided at UCL.



The Research Department has a strong record in the development and evaluation of novel psychological interventions based on an understanding of neuroscience, developmental psychology and the mechanisms underpinning mental disorders. It has excellent collaborations with the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, Experimental Psychology and Psychiatry, and with NHS clinical services.

About the role

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We are seeking to recruit a Senior Research Fellow to lead and support on research grant proposals for new research projects. To oversee the implementation of ongoing and new quantitative and qualitative research projects. They will be overseeing the implementation of service development projects, contributing to the dissemination of research findings by leading on and supporting the writing of articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presenting the work at conferences and networking events.



The post is funded for one year in the first instance. The successful candidate will be working at 0.5FTE for two and a half days per week.



This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff.



Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

About you

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The successful candidate will have a strong track record of collaborating in multidisciplinary national and international research projects as well as a PhD in psychology or a related subject. They will have experience in implementing patient and public involvement at all stages of the research process from design to dissemination. Advanced skills in qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis are essential, as well as excellent troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, having the ability to work independently as well as within a team.



For informal queries about the position, and the application process please contact: pals.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 (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme

Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan


o Immigration loan o Relocation scheme for certain posts


On-Site nursery


o On-site gym o Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay


Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

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; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.



Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/