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Salary:
£25,138 to £28,759 pro rata
Closing Date:
Sunday 07 January 2024
Interview Date:
To be confirmed
Reference:
1351-23
Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research
0.60 fte (22 hours)
Lancaster University has a world-class reputation as a centre for excellence in teaching and research. It is in the top 1 per cent of universities in the world and highly ranked in each of the UKs major university league tables. The Division of Health Research (DHR) within Lancaster University’s Faculty of Health and Medicine is seeking to appoint a Service User Researcher in Mental Health to join an innovative department with a high quality research active environment offering a range of postgraduate and undergraduate courses.
We are looking for a Service User Researcher to contribute to our programme of psychological research into bipolar disorder, psychosis and related conditions including both service users and relatives. The Spectrum Centre (led by Professor Steve Jones and Professor Fiona Lobban) has an international reputation for excellence in its work in developing, evaluating and implementing new psychological support (face to face and digital) for complex mental health issues.
The post holder will participate fully in the research activities of the Centre including liaison with clinical and voluntary services. Experience of mental health services, an interest in research and good interpersonal skills are essential. Prior research experience would be desirable.
If you are an energetic, dynamic, self-directed and committed individual with an interest in mental health research then we welcome your application.
Our team and the Division of Health Research provide a friendly environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee and which actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.
The post is available for immediate start and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements including working week, days/hours worked and flexible start and finish times.
Informal enquires are welcome and should be made to Professor Steven Jones, email: [email protected] or Professor Fiona Lobban, email: [email protected]
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