12819 - Research Associate - Site Co-Ordinator (CONNECT)
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,497 to £48,149 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 August 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 12819 |
Summary
Grade UE07: £40,497.00 to £48,149.00 per annum (Appointment will be made at Spinal Point 32 (£40,497.00) due to budgetary restrictions)
CAHSS / Health in Social Science / Clinical Psychology
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 31 March 2027 – post is available from mid-September 2025
We are looking for motivated and creative candidates with a strong interest and background in the applied psychology of mental health. Candidates should have research management experience, understand mixed-methods studies, skills in psychological assessment, demonstrable project management skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful applicant will join the Section of Clinical Psychology in the School of Health in Social Science and become a member of the Contextual Mental Health Research Group.
The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to be the site Research Co-ordinator in the CONNECT study. This is a multi-site Wellcome Trust funded project which aims to identify relapse signatures using active and passive digital monitoring and data collection methods. The post holder will manage all aspects of the project for the study site; liaise with the local and national project leads, researchers, patient and public contributors, and the co-ordinating centre; as well as managing two research assistants. Candidates with an interest in digital mental health and serious mental health problems would be particularly encouraged.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Mixed methods research skills
Project management experience
Experience in psychological assessments
Excellent communication skills
CAHSS / Health in Social Science / Clinical Psychology
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 31 March 2027 – post is available from mid-September 2025
We are looking for motivated and creative candidates with a strong interest and background in the applied psychology of mental health. Candidates should have research management experience, understand mixed-methods studies, skills in psychological assessment, demonstrable project management skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful applicant will join the Section of Clinical Psychology in the School of Health in Social Science and become a member of the Contextual Mental Health Research Group.
The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to be the site Research Co-ordinator in the CONNECT study. This is a multi-site Wellcome Trust funded project which aims to identify relapse signatures using active and passive digital monitoring and data collection methods. The post holder will manage all aspects of the project for the study site; liaise with the local and national project leads, researchers, patient and public contributors, and the co-ordinating centre; as well as managing two research assistants. Candidates with an interest in digital mental health and serious mental health problems would be particularly encouraged.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Mixed methods research skills
Project management experience
Experience in psychological assessments
Excellent communication skills