Research Assistant

About the Role An exciting opportunity for two fulltime researchers to join the newly funded NIHR DeNPRU (Dementia and Neurodegenerative diseases policy research unit), based in QMUL. DeNPRU is funded to generate the evidence policymakers need to develop and deliver effective and equitable health and social care in England that will make it the best place in the world for those with dementia or a neurodegenerative disease to receive care and support, wherever they live and whatever their background. You will work in a central team of four researchers at QMUL, and with national partners. About You You should be enthusiastically committed to supporting and facilitating research that makes an impact and a team player. The post holder will work across an exciting portfolio of projects, including a national survey of memory services, systematic reviews and mixed methods projects, under the management of Dr Charlotte Kenten, as well as supporting data collection for the NIHR/ESRC APPLE-Tree dementia prevention programme. This is intended as a development role, and would be an ideal stepping stone to a PhD or to a career in a clinical discipline, such as clinical psychology. In addition to the main duties of the role, we will support the successful candidate to explore and meet their training and development needs towards their chosen career, for example through authoring publications, developing other outputs and participating in other Centre activities, such as teaching. About the School/Department/Institute/Project The Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health (CPMH) leads international research into the prevention and treatment of mental illness through biopsychosocial mechanisms. Centre expertise spans the lifespan, from perinatal psychiatry and work of the Youth Resilience Unit, to studies involving adults of working age, dementia prevention and care in later life. Programmes include work in health services, forensic settings and population studies of risk and protective factors, co-morbidities and health inequalities. We have an excellent track record in cultural, social and environmental epidemiology, intervention co-design, trials of complex interventions, the arts and mental health and global mental health research. The Centre hosts the World Health Organisation Centre for Mental health services development, and an NIHR Global Health Research Centre, with partners across Latin America.About Queen Mary The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry offers international excellence in research and teaching. It is ranked 2nd in the 2021 QS World University rankings for research citations and consistently positioned first in London for subject rankings and student satisfaction. The Wolfson Institute of Population Health harnesses expertise across a wide range of population based research and education activities and aims to be an internationally recognised centre of excellence in population health and preventive medicine.  Benefits We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.