Research Officer - National Centre - SPSH
| Posting date: | 07 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,355 to £45,413 per year |
| Additional salary information: | together with USS pension benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Swansea, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Swansea University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SU01145 |
Summary
This is a Fixed Term position until April 2030 working full-time.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading mental health research team that has secured over £40M in joint funding over the last five years. Led by Professor Ann John, the team focuses on child and adolescent mental health and suicide and self-harm prevention. Professor Ann John is the Director of the newly awarded National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Research, Chair of the National Advisory Group on Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention to the Welsh Government, a member of SAGE, and Co-Director of DATAMIND, the Health Data Research UK Hub for Mental Health.
The National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Research, led by Swansea University in collaboration with Cardiff University, the University of South Wales, and The Samaritans, will revolutionise suicide and self-harm prevention by translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.
You will join a highly multidisciplinary where you will apply your research, analytical and/or programming expertise to answer questions related to suicide and self-harm by analysing a world-class population-level dataset containing billions of records using a mix of traditional and novel analytical methodologies.
We are seeking an organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated Research Officer, with a track record of producing publications and experience in analysing large relational datasets to join the team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to carry out innovative research that will make a real-world impact on suicide and self-harm prevention.
If you’re ready to make a difference and grow professionally, we encourage you to apply today!
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading mental health research team that has secured over £40M in joint funding over the last five years. Led by Professor Ann John, the team focuses on child and adolescent mental health and suicide and self-harm prevention. Professor Ann John is the Director of the newly awarded National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Research, Chair of the National Advisory Group on Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention to the Welsh Government, a member of SAGE, and Co-Director of DATAMIND, the Health Data Research UK Hub for Mental Health.
The National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Research, led by Swansea University in collaboration with Cardiff University, the University of South Wales, and The Samaritans, will revolutionise suicide and self-harm prevention by translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.
You will join a highly multidisciplinary where you will apply your research, analytical and/or programming expertise to answer questions related to suicide and self-harm by analysing a world-class population-level dataset containing billions of records using a mix of traditional and novel analytical methodologies.
We are seeking an organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated Research Officer, with a track record of producing publications and experience in analysing large relational datasets to join the team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to carry out innovative research that will make a real-world impact on suicide and self-harm prevention.
If you’re ready to make a difference and grow professionally, we encourage you to apply today!