Please note that this job is open only to current members of staff of Cardiff University who are eligible for redeployment. Internal Redeployment Only - Research Assistant (Part Time) Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences School of Medicine College of Biomedical and Life Sciences We are looking for a Part Time Research Assistant to join the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) Intervention Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to pioneering research in mental health intervention, with a focus on the use of Targeted Memory Reactivation during sleep as a potential treatment for PTSD and depression. In this role, you will: Support the clinical evaluation of a novel intervention aimed at alleviating traumatic memories through Targeted Memory Reactivation during sleep, with the goal of reducing symptoms of PTSD and depression. Undertake research by planning, preparing, setting up and conducting research via a range of methods such as questionnaires and interviews. Actively participate within the research group, communicating and presenting research with internal and external partners. Conduct overnight studies in the CUBRIC sleep lab. We’d like to hear from you if you have: Knowledge and experience of research methods and techniques within mental health research. Proven communication skills. Excellent organisational and team-working skills. This post is based at the Hadyn Ellis Building, Cathays campus. This role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, meaning that as well as spending time working on campus you can also choose to spend some time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance. Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave pro rata (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. How we will support you in performing in this role – There are some things that you must have before you can start this role (see ‘Essential Criteria’), but other things can be developed either through training, or just by general on-the-job experience. We want to support and develop you once you have started in the role using a combination of the following to get the best out of you: 1. Regular one-to-ones with your manager 2. An experienced and supportive team around you 3. Supporting you through job-relevant training and development that you may require 4. A mentoring scheme For informal enquiries please contact Dr Catrin Lewis via email: LewisCE7@cardiff.ac.uk This post is part-time (24.5 hours per week), available from immediately and fixed term until 1st June 2029 Salary: £33,951 - £36,636 per annum, pro rata (Grade 5). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances. Closing Date: Sunday, 03 May 2026 Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Job Purpose To contribute to research within the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH), supporting the clinical evaluation of a novel intervention aimed at alleviating traumatic memories through Targeted Memory Reactivation during sleep, with the goal of reducing symptoms of PTSD and depression that contributes to the publication of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same. Duties and Responsibilities Key Duties To undertake research, e.g. by planning, preparing, setting up, conducting research via a range of methods such as questionnaires and interviews. To conduct overnight studies in the CUBRIC sleep lab. These studies often involve staying awake half/all of the night in order to deliver sound stimulations to sleeping participants. Actively participate within the research group, communicating and presenting research at meetings, through publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate, ensuring information is communicated to internal and external partners To contribute and support research publications and presentations as required To contribute and support research funding bids as required To analyse and communicate complex ideas, concepts and data using appropriate methods and packages To resolve issues and support colleagues in devising procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting To generate research output and contribute to the development of independent and original ideas as appropriate To provide support in research activities for undergraduate courses and research programmes and provide guidance to other members of staff within the research team To maintain and update area of specialist knowledge, researching and critically appraising relevant literature within the area. Other To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance. To ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties To abide by the University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role. The candidate will be encouraged to complete a PhD within the duration of this post using research conducted as part of this role. IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria It is the School of Medicine's policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance for this post, 21536BR. If candidates do not provide written evidence of meeting all of the essential criteria then their application will not be progressed. The School of Medicine welcome the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria. Essential Criteria Qualifications and Education A degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience Knowledge, Skills and Experience Knowledge of research methods and techniques within specialist field Proven ability to analyse complex information and summarise appropriately Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies Communication and Team Working Proven communication skills, including presentation to various audiences Excellent organisational and team-working skills Other Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work Desirable Criteria Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience Relevant professional qualification(s) Evidence of collaborations with industry. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.