Research Assistant (CAMHR)

Summary

We are seeking two full time research assistants on fixed-term contracts until 31/10/2029 with the NIHR Mental Health Research Groups-funded Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Research at the University of Hull. The successful candidates will become part of a larger interdisciplinary team of researchers investigating addiction and mental health conditions. Under the leadership of Professor Thomas Phillips, Professor of Nursing in Addiction and Professor Judith Cohen, Hull Health Trials Unit, the research team has secured a five-year award, supported by our partners at the University of York and King’s College London, to develop addiction and mental health research based at the University of Hull. The research targets national priorities and the mental health needs of our population with the aim of improving access to care and treatment that works. Working closely with health and social care providers as well as patients and the public, we have developed an ambitious programme of research across three themes:

Theme 1:            Improving care pathways and outcomes for young people with substance use and mental health problems

Theme 2:            Improving care pathways for adults with substance use disorder and mental health problems presenting to places of safety and emergency departments

Theme 3:            Defining the needs of adults with alcohol-related cognitive impairment 

The posts will provide flexible support across the themes, with an initial focus on themes 2 and 3. The roles will be varied and will include supporting systematic and scoping reviews, assisting with the development of research protocols and study documents and seeking regulatory approvals, and supporting the delivery of research projects through the recruitment of participants and collection of data.

We are seeking exceptional graduates with experience of literature reviews, data collection and analysis and drafting research reports. The successful candidates will join a thriving community of researchers examining the impact of addiction and mental health problems on health, social care and criminal justice settings. The research assistants will support the research fellows, co-investigators and patient and public contributors to collate the evidence base and assist in the development and delivery of research projects.

The posts will be based in the award winning Allam Medical Building, University of Hull. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Research is part of the thriving academic community within the Faculty of Health Sciences including postgraduates studying PhDs. The research team provides outstanding methodological expertise in high-quality clinical and applied health research.

The ideal candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge and skills in relation to conducting literature reviews, experience in delivering clinical research, and experience engaging with vulnerable people in clinical or research settings.  

Essential Selection Criteria:           

Working towards a PhD in relevant discipline / BSc, BA or Masters degree in relevant disciplineEvidence of literature searches and reviewsEvidence of data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, drafting research reports, participating in scientific conferences and contributing to drafting scientific publicationsPrevious research involving substance use disorder, alcohol disorder or mental health problems, including recruiting hard to reach groups or those experiencing alcohol disordersPrevious experience of conducting research within health or social care settingsEvidence of collaborative working and networking to enhance and develop researchEvidence of working in an open and transparent way, providing information and communicating effectively with colleagues and collaborative working, particularly on interdisciplinary activities

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Philippa Case (Senior Research Fellow) at p.c.case@hull.ac.uk for additional information.

Closing Date: 27 May 2025

Subject Group/Team: Researchers

Salary: £31,396 to £37,099 Fixed Term - Until 31/10/2029