Research Fellow

Research Fellow Preventing mental health issues in ethnically diverse youth: A feasibility pilot study (PRIMA)Sub DepartmentDepartment of NursingLocationSt Johns CampusSalary£38,784 to £43,482Post TypeFull TimeContract TypeFixed Term - 24 MonthsClosing DateMonday 31 August 2026Interview DateFriday 18 September 2026ReferenceSN2610The Research Fellow forms a part of a 24-month funded project in the area of mental health prevention. The Research Fellow will be responsible for the coordination of the research efforts in Birmingham but also in Manchester. This will include qualitative and quantitative data collection, management and analysis. The Research Fellow will also liaise with schools and community-based partners who will be delivering the intervention.The Research Fellow will form part of the core team, working closely with the other Research Fellow based at QMUL, the Project Manager and the two Principal Investigators. They will also be involved in the development of study deliverables. The Research Fellow will report to the Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Helena Tuomainen. This is a full-time role on a 24-month fixed-term contract.What's in it for you:- Salary range of £38,784 to £43,482 per annum- Up to 36 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)- Access to a range of benefits, including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme- Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme- In-house training and development support- A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environmentPlease note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you, please visit the UK Government website.We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels.TPBN1_UKTJ