Research Associate in Mood Disorders
Job Type: Full-Time.
Starting Salary: 49017 plus benefits
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About the role
Department of Brain Sciences is looking for a Research Associate to join our team at Imperial College London. You will lead and contribute to cutting-edge clinical and academic research, fostering collaborations across the UK and internationally under the shared aim of improving treatment and care for mood disorder patients.
What you would be doing
- Lead and coordinate research projects investigating cognitive impairment and pro-cognitive treatments in mood disorders
- Plan, conduct, and analyse your own scientific work, ensuring data validity and reliability
- Manage small research teams to project completion
- Provide guidance to PhD Students and assist with the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research students and research assistants as required
- Write and submit publications to high-impact journals and present findings at national and international conferences
- Assist in developing high-level research grant proposals
- Build and maintain collaborations with researcher groups, clinicians, and partners in London, the UK, and internationally
What we are looking for
- PhD in the subject of Mood Disorders or a closely related discipline
- Practical experience within an academic/clinical research environment and strong publication record in relevant and peer-reviewed journals
- Experience of dealing with multi-disciplinary teams in the context of clinical research and large national or international collaborations including sponsors, academic collaborators, clinical teams and patients
- Practical experience in the management of clinical trials
- Practical experience of small team management and student supervision
- Knowledge of the wider area of mood disorders, to be demonstrated through relevant studies and previous work experience in clinical research settings
- Knowledge of research methods and statistical procedures
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance, and relevant ethical and regulatory frameworks
- Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work independently and meet deadlines
- Flexibility to travel for research purposes and attend conferences, as well as work outside normal hours when required
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
- Grow your career: gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
- Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) based at our Hammersmith Campus. This role is for a fixed-term contract for 36 months.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Professor Allan Young - a.young@imperial.ac.uk