Overview
Part-time: Grade UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum, pro-rata; Fixed Term: 24 months; Part time: 17.5 hrs per week. We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join the Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry and support world-leading research on the relationship between metabolism and severe mental illness.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and self-motivated researcher to join a highly multidisciplinary research team, and to develop their research skills for further training such as a PhD or DClinPsy. The Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry, funded by UKRI and based at the University of Edinburgh, is one of six research Hubs across the UK comprising the UKRI Mental Health Platform. We are seeking a Research Assistant to support active clinical research studies within the Hub, principally the METPSY research study. This post, funded by the Galashan Trust, will involve working with people with major depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia (as well as people without mental health conditions) to help recruit participants and coordinate data collection. The post holder will be provided training, support, and mentorship for career development.
This post is advertised as part-time (0.5 FTE, 17.5 hrs per week) for 24 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (maximum of 2 pages each) to be considered for the role. PVG is a requirement for this post for the successful candidate. Equity, diversity, and inclusion is a key priority for the team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and particularly encourage applications from individuals belonging to minoritised ethnicities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled individuals, as these are currently underrepresented in our area.
Your Skills and Attributes for Success
* A degree (or equivalent work experience) in a relevant subject, such as psychology, neuroscience, or metabolic science
* A basic understanding of clinical research recruitment and data collection processes
* Strong attention to detail
* Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills
* Interest in contributing to advances in mental health research
Responsibilities
* Support active clinical research studies within the Hub, principally the METPSY research study
* Work with people with major depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia (as well as people without mental health conditions) to help recruit participants and coordinate data collection
* Coordinate data collection and contribute to study documentation and data management
* Receive training, support, and mentorship for career development
Benefits
* A competitive salary
* A positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
* Comprehensive staff benefits, including generous holiday entitlement, pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives
Right to work and sponsorship
Prior to employment you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. The University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries: Research Services
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 11 September 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
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