About the role
We are seeking a Research Fellow / Project Manager to support delivery of the CHATTER Research Programme, working closely with the Principal Investigator (Dr Natalie Marchant) and a multidisciplinary team from UCL, Queen Mary University London and the University of Surrey.
You will oversee day-to-day management of the project, including the database, budget, timelines and dissemination activities. The role also involves supporting co-production workshops, coordination of peer researchers from the community and students in annotation of transcripts, supervision of a research assistant, and contribution to research outputs. The role is highly participant-facing and interdisciplinary, combining data management with collaborative, co-produced research practices.
Appointment details:
1. The post is graded on the Non-clinical research staff Pay Scale Grade 7, spine point 31, for which the annual salary is £45, (including London Allowance).
2. The appointment is available from 20th April and is funded for 2 years in the first instance.
3. Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £39, - £41, per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.
About you
You will hold a PhD in Psychology, Mental Health Sciences or a closely related discipline with a strong track record of research in mental health, ageing and/or dementia. You will have experience with participant-facing research, including co-production and/or patient and public involvement.
You will be a collaborative colleague, with a strong problem-solving mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, and a demonstrable ability to work effectively and sensitively across multidisciplinary teams, with external stakeholders, and to strict deadlines. Outstanding organisational ability, commitment to high research standards, flexibility, and willingness to continue learning are key to success in this role.
Application process:
4. A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
5. Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
6. Please submit a 2-page CV and 2-page (< words) personal statement. In the CV, please detail your undergraduate and post-graduate education, your employment history, research experience and skills.
7. Please do not upload your photograph on your application/CV.
Contact details:
8. If you have any queries about the role, please contact Dr Natalie Marchant at
9. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
10. 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
11. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
12. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
13. On-Site nursery
14. On-site gym
15. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
16. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
17. Discounted medical insurance
The full range of staff benefits can be found here: