Research Assistant

The Department of Psychology is seeking a Research Assistant. 

This research assistant role is an exciting opportunity to work on a programme of work aimed at improving access to early help for adolescent depression using online self-help single session interventions. 

The programme of work is led by Dr Maria Loades, Clinical Psychologist and NIHR Advanced Fellowship holder, who will work closely with you.

To find out more about her funded work, see https://www.bath.ac.uk/projects/spotlight-on-adolescent-mood-problems-lamp-research-programme/ . This post is a great opportunity to build/consolidate research skills for someone who is interested in youth mental health using a range of research methods. Patient and public involvement, and science communication are key to the programme of work. 

This role is offered on a part time (29.2 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected duration of 40 months. 

• juggle multiple projects at once, requiring good organisational skills.
• search for, synthesise and summarise existing relevant literature, and experience of systematic reviews would be beneficial.
• conduct qualitative data collection through interviews and focus groups.
• curate and analyse qualitative and quantitative data, including using R and NVivo.
• interface professionally with stakeholders including young people, parents, clinicians and researchers.
• use social media, including Instagram and TikTok, to share information like study adverts.
• draft academic papers for submission to peer reviewed journals, present at conferences and share findings on social media and via blogs.

For informal discussions about the role please contact Dr Maria Loades (Reader) on [email protected]  

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