Join King’s College London as a Research Associate in Psychology
Details
Salary: £43,205 – £45,521 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Closing Date: 01 August 2024
Location: Guy’s Campus
Business Unit: IoPPN
Department: Psychology
Contact: Nicole Byrom, Nicola.byrom@kcl.ac.uk
About King’s College London
King’s College London’s Department of Psychology, part of the IoPPN, is a leading European center for mental health research. Our focus is on student mental health, led by Dr. Nicola Byrom.
About the Role
We are seeking a qualitative researcher for our MRC-funded project on university student life, loneliness, and belonging. You will analyze qualitative data and conduct interviews to understand institutional compassion. This full-time role is fixed-term until 31 October 2025.
About You
Essential Criteria:
1. Honors degree in Psychology or related social science (2:1 or equivalent), PhD in Psychology, anthropology, or related discipline.
2. Experience in qualitative research, data management, and analysis.
3. Interest in social determinants of youth mental health and loneliness.
4. Ability to engage diverse individuals and build relationships.
5. Research project management and effective collaboration.
6. Excellent communication skills.
7. Integrity in research ethics.
8. Flexibility for project requirements.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Research output in high-quality publications.
2. Ethnographic research experience.
3. Interdisciplinary work experience.
We welcome diverse applicants, including those with mental health experiences, neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQ+ members, and minority ethnic backgrounds.
For more information and to apply visit King’s College London Website.
