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We are looking to recruit a research assistant and PhD candidate to work on a ground-breaking project funded by the NIHR, called ‘Co-design and feasibility trial of autism social identity groups for psychological well-being in autistic adolescents’. This project will investigate the feasibility and acceptability of an RCT of social identity-based well-being groups for autistic adolescents aged 11-16 years. Central to this work is close collaboration between researchers and the autistic community, shaping the project at each stage.
* The starting salary for this role is fixed at Grade 6B, Spinal Point 25 (£38,000, inclusive of London Allowance)
* This role is an open-ended contract, funded for 3 years.
* An Enhanced DBS check is required.
* This role is eligible for hybrid working, to be discussed during the interview.
This position may meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship or a Global Talent Visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. UCL welcomes applications from international candidates requiring a visa, but sponsorship eligibility depends on individual circumstances.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. More information can be found on the UCL website.
About you
The role funds the completion of a PhD, and applicants are expected to complete a PhD in mental health and well-being in autistic adolescents upon starting the role.
Alongside the PhD, the candidate will work as a research assistant on a busy clinical feasibility trial. We seek a candidate with strong data management and quantitative research skills, committed to co-produced autism and mental health research. Good communication and presentation skills are essential for conducting assessments with autistic adolescents and facilitating coproduction workshops with autistic individuals.
Further Details
The application deadline is 9th July at 23:59 GMT. Interviews are scheduled for 22nd July. A detailed job description and person specification are available at the bottom of this page.
For queries, contact Kate Cooper at [contact email]. For accessibility support or application assistance, contact PALS HR at [contact email].
UCL’s Ways of Working supports colleagues' success and happiness through shared expectations. More information is available on the 'What we offer' page.
Benefits include:
* 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
* Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
* Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
* Relocation scheme for eligible posts
* On-site gym
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
* Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
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