Research Support Assistant

Part-Time (18 hrs per week)

The post is fixed term until the end of March 2018, but may be extended beyond that.

We are an internationally renowned research institute of cognitive neuroscience. Applications are invited for a part-time Research Support Assistant to work on a Wellcome Trust funded project evaluating mindfulness in schools.  The project addresses the question “Has mindfulness training in adolescence the potential to shift the secondary school-age population towards improved mental health by addressing key processes of mental regulation and executive control that operate across the spectrum of risk/resilience?”

You will have, or be in the final stages of, a first degree in psychology or a related discipline, with experience in working with cognitive paradigms. Maters level qualification is desirable but not essential. This will be supported by a solid understanding of cognitive, social and emotional aspects of development, and of mindfulness approaches. Good interpersonal and organisational skills are essential.

Experience of working with adolescents and with schools is desirable but not essential. Solid knowledge of software packages for data analysis (e.g. SPSS) and document/presentation production (e.g. MS Office), is important. You will also have excellent communication skills.

Choosing to come to work at the MRC CBSU means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a final salary pension scheme, 30 days annual leave entitlement, flexible working arrangements, childcare vouchers, and additionally a salary sacrifice cycle scheme, as well as access to employee/shopping travel discounts.  On site car and bicycle parking is available.  We also provide a wide range of training opportunities to all our staff.

Our success is dependent on our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our staff.  As holders of an Athena SWAN bronze award we welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or age. 

As users of the “Two Ticks” disability symbol we guarantee to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria for the post.

For full details of this post and to complete an online application form visit https://mrc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-1/candidate/postings/310 and upload your CV along with a covering letter stating why you are applying for the post.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening

The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer