Overview
Full Time on a 1 year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension. We wish to appoint a Research Assistant, starting in January 2026, working 37 hours per week to join the Timely Team in the Department of Psychiatry, on a 1-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension. The Timely programme is working to deliver digitally supported pathways for early identification and prevention of health problems in children and young people (https://timely.org.uk/). Inclusive of a national data platform to support paediatric research (https://cadre.org.uk/).
As part of this role, you will contribute to projects that have the potential to significantly improve research and healthcare pathways. You will collaborate with multiple agencies and industry and ultimately make a meaningful impact on children2s lives.
The appointee will focus on qualitative research activities and Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE). The appointee will work within a key workstream of the Timely programme (Product, Partnerships, PPIE) as well as collaborating with the broader team. Other workstreams include, Data Curation and Transformation, Technical Delivery, Information Governance and Legal, and AI Development.
Responsibilities
* Delivery of qualitative research activities including (not limited to) systematic literature reviews, data collection (e.g., focus groups), data analysis (e.g., thematic), and contributing to publications.
* Delivering PPIE activities to support critical components of the programme relating to industry access to data for research, engagement of displaced communities, and transparency with the public.
* Working closely with CA:RING (https://ca-ring.co.uk/) to support PPIE and data-related activities.
* Providing broader administrative support and contributing to ad hoc pieces of work across the programme commensurate with the grade.
* Attendance at the Cambridge office at least twice per week as part of the role.
Requirements / Qualifications
Note: The original description does not specify formal qualifications. The role involves qualitative research, PPIE, and collaboration across multiple workstreams. Please ensure your application demonstrates relevant experience in these areas.
Additional Information
This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop research and broader skills in a cutting-edge field, working closely with multidisciplinary expertise across settings. The role is funded by DATAMIND and the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to the Digital Research Project Manager, Jessica Young at jy549@cam.ac.uk
Closing date: 26th October 2025
Interview date: 10th November 2025
Please quote reference RN47425 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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