Research Fellow, Centre for Clinical & Community Applications of Health Psychology

22 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

Research Field

Psychological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

5 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Centre for Clinical & Community Applications of Health Psychology

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £34,980 to £42,978 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 13/01/2026
Closing Date:  Friday 05 April 2024
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  2424423JW-R

We are seeking a talented researcher with a background in psychology and/or psychometrics to join our world leading Pain Research Lab, Department of Psychology. You will work closely with senior researchers, clinicians and patient and public contributors to deliver high quality clinical research. You will facilitate the smooth running of BEACON, a study to develop and validate a questionnaire to assess breakthrough pain in children and young people with life limiting conditions. BEACON is funded by Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital Charity and is a collaborative project led by Southampton with colleagues in London, Oxford, Newcastle, Cardiff, Liverpool and Birmingham.  We are a dedicated team proud of our friendly, supportive culture, and reputation for high-quality research.

You will be a confident and independent researcher with a PhD* and good foundational knowledge in paediatric psychology and quantitative research. You will be able to demonstrate effective skills and experience in the appropriate selection of research design, data collection and analysis techniques (particularly quantitative methods), and in clear dissemination of findings in excellent quality written reports and publications. You will have good oral communication and presentation skills and meticulous attention to detail. 

You must have eligibility to work in the UK; any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report from the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

*Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. 

Please contact Prof Christina Liossi [email protected] for an informational discussion.  

The position is available from 10th May 2024.

*A standard DBS check is required for this role.

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Additional Information
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Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

Country

United Kingdom

City

Southampton

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/365907/research-fellow-cen…

Contact

City

Southampton

STATUS: EXPIRED