Research Assistant -School of Health Sciences

Mental illnesses are associated with higher risk of adverse health behaviours (such as physical inactivity, poor diet, and smoking) and cardiometabolic diseases. These additional issues increase the personal, social and economic burden of mental illness across the lifespan.

To address this, our e-phit research team (see https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/e-phit/ ) are conducting a range of studies to examine how digital technologies and online interventions can be used to promote healthy lifestyles in young people with mental health condition.

The candidate selected for this Research Assistant opportunity will be working within our group’s a new program of research (supported by a UK Research and Innovation ‘Future Leaders Fellowship’ grant) examining the use of digital technologies for health promotion in young people with mental illness. The role will primarily focus on assisting clinical trials of digital interventions for reducing cardiometabolic risks in young people with mental illness. In particular, we are looking for individuals with experience in clinical intervention studies in mental health settings - especially with regards to online studies, youth mental health and lifestyle interventions

Length of contract: 1 year (with possibility for extended funding)

Full or part-time: Part Time (0.5 FTE, negotiable)

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Email:Joseph.Firth@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.