Research Psychologist

Location: RICE Centre, Bath (on the Royal United Hospital site)
Hours: Normally Monday-Friday 9.00 – 5.00 p.m. Some flexibility is required.

RICE is an internationally renowned dementia research and treatment centre, and an independent registered charity dedicated to essential research and providing support for people with dementia and other diseases predominantly affecting older people, their families and carers. In 2015 we embarked on an ambitious new phase of our development which includes plans to increase significantly our clinical and academic research programme.  We work closely with the Universities of Bath, Bristol and other research institutions.

An enthusiastic  psychologist is sought to participate in projects and work within RICE’s memory clinics and established research programmes.  We require a good honours degree in psychology (2.1 or above) and ideally experience in neuropsychological assessment and working with people with dementia.  You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have opportunities to contribute toward research projects in a number of areas under the supervision of the RICE research team. As a part of this role, you will be involved in clinical trials where you will administer standardised assessments of memory and cognition.

For a detailed Job Description please, click here.

Application Process: For informal enquiries regarding this position please email Alison Easto at ae391@bath.ac.uk citing the job reference in the title.

To apply for this position please click on the apply button below and complete the RICE Application Form which is located on the RICE website.

Once you have completed the application form please email it to Alison Easton at ae391@bath.ac.uk citing the Job Title as reference in the title of the email. Please make sure you complete the Personal Statement section of the Application Form indicating how you meet the essential (and where possible desirable) criteria that are outlined in the Job Description & Person Specifications document (also available on the RICE website). CVs and covering letters need not be submitted as applications will be shortlisted based on the content of the main Application Form only.

Closing Date and Interviews

• Closing date for applications: 5pm Wednesday 23rd March 2016


• Interview date: 9am – 1pm on Friday 8^th April 2016

Please note applicants will only be contacted if they have been shortlisted for an interview.