Job Purpose
To make a leading contribution to the NIHR-PGfar-funded programme “It Takes a Village”, a complex intervention study that aims to bring task‑sharing framework to the UK health system. Task‑sharing could close the gap between community services like the family doctor or school, and mental health services. In this programme, assessments and treatments will be delivered by Community Lay Practitioners. The framework will target common mental health problems (early‑stage anxiety, depression and behaviour problems) in children and young people aged 11‑18, to prevent worsening of their mental health.
We are undertaking research with communities and clinicians to co‑design the framework. The project includes the use of a series of creative/ participatory qualitative methodologies to construct assessment and treatment pathways. These posts require strong qualitative skills, including data generation and collection, data analysis and interpretation, as well as workshop facilitation. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to research activities that include process evaluation, design of digital standardised assessments, randomised control trials and implementation science. In addition, the candidate will commit to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.
The project will be led by Professor Helen Minnis and Dr Ruchika Gajwani, and you will be embedded in the Centre for Developmental Adversity and Resilience (CeDAR) (https://www.gla.ac.uk/cedarteam/), a cross‑University, national and international centre of research excellence, based in the School of Health & Wellbeing.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Take a leading role in the planning and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and School/College research strategy.
2. Help identify appropriate community and clinical partner organisations and act as liaison between the organisations and the wider project team.
3. Support community partners in the collection of research data and co‑development.
4. Develop a data generation strategy including the identification of appropriate data collection methods, such as photovoice, care diaries or object elicitation.
5. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
6. Establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of the University of Glasgow, including establishing and sustaining a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
7. Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, and develop/implement a suitable research strategy to deliver project/area requirements and opportunities.
8. Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research and/or impact profile.
9. Take a leading role in the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research and impact.
10. Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the research group/area/School/College/University and wider community (e.g. academic and industrial partners).
11. Take a leading role in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and School research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the School and College.
12. Take the lead in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
13. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including budgets/expenditure if required.
14. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
15. Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
16. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager and the Head of School.
17. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with University strategy.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, Experience
Knowledge, Qualifications
* A1 Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) plus track record of emerging independence within a research/professional environment or alternatively possess professional qualifications and experience equivalent to PhD level plus the requisite experience.
* A2 A comprehensive and up‑to‑date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the relevant research disciplines as outlined in the Job Purpose.
* A3 Well‑developed working knowledge of research methods, technical models and techniques relevant to the project. This includes process evaluation methods, participatory methods, facilitate codesign of aspects of digital standardised assessments, randomised control trials and implementation science.
Skills
Essential:
* C1 Ability to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature and to be effective both orally and in writing at a level appropriate to the activity.
* C2 Developing track record of research outputs compatible with enhancing the School’s research profile in accordance with School objectives.
* C3 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage, including some experience of research project supervision.
* C4 Effective organisation skills to manage time, prioritise and deliver appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities.
* C5 Commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.
Desirable:
* F1 Experience of participating in activities that translate research into impact to benefit the economy and wider society.
Experience
Essential:
* E1 Experience of planning and progressing work activities, within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.
* E2 Experience in conducting research with young people and their parents.
* E3 Experience of making distinct contributions to identifying and pursuing research funding (or equivalent business development) applications.
* E4 Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.
Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Helen Minnis, Helen.Minnis@glasgow.ac.uk
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 – £46,049 per annum.
There are two posts available, (1.6FTE) with funding until 30 April 2031- and applicants with strengths in the areas highlighted, and those seeking part time working, are welcome.
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1. A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full‑time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6‑month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
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