Research Associate in the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester Mental Health Theme

The University of Manchester wish to appoint a Research Associate to join the Mental Health Theme within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration for Greater Manchester based at The University of Manchester.

You will work with Professors Karina Lovell and Penny Bee (ARC GM Theme and Deputy Theme Lead for Mental Health). This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development, evaluation and implementation of new initiatives to protect, sustain and improve mental health and resilience in local communities, marginalised populations and patient groups.

Our research focus is on children and young people, but we also study the integration of physical and mental health systems and interventions with adults. More information on our research is available here. Candidates will need strong qualitative and quantitative research skills including knowledge of implementation frameworks and process evaluations.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Karina Lovell

Email: karina.lovell@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.