Research Assistant in Psychology

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Starting Well: Children and Young People’s Mental Health Theme, part of the Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey, and Sussex (ARC KSS), at the University of Sussex. The theme conducts research on early detection and intervention of mental health challenges in children and young people. We are looking for a research assistant who will work across two projects (CATALYST and Supporting Synchrony).

The CATALYST model has been co-designed with young people and professional stakeholders for implementation in community organisations. Supporting Synchrony will examine video-feedback interventions for parents/carers and autistic children.

You will be responsible for 1) coordinating and facilitating public engagement activities and public advisory groups, 2) data collection activities in the community, including collecting pre- and post-standardised measures, 3) collecting qualitative data from research participants through one-to-one interviews, focus groups, and/or workshops, 4) analysing quantitative and qualitative data, 5) supporting observational coding of video data, and 6) helping to write up the results for lay reports and for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

About you

You will be highly adept at engaging and communicating with members of the public. You will have experience using different research methods and will be capable analysing quantitative and qualitative data. You will be a quick learner with an eagerness to develop research skills and will be highly organised. You will be able to manage your own workload, contribute to interpretation of research findings, and communicate clearly with the team and stakeholders.

At least a 2.1 degree in Psychology or related discipline is essential, with experience working in psychology research and an interest in autism, children and young people’s mental health, place-based implementation, and early intervention.

About our School

Please find further information regarding the School of Psychology.

The School of Psychology is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swan Award.

Why work here

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact Dr Devyn Glass (Devyn.Glass@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

Advert information