Research Fellow

The South Hampshire ADHD Register (SHARe) is a large clinical research database established at the University of Southampton in collaboration with the local NHS providers. 

Working as part of a team under the direction of Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke; your primary role will be to carry out assessments of ADHD children and their families to provide data for the SHARe database.

You will have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Psychology, experience of carrying out assessments, including intelligence testing and have the potential to successfully develop analytical and writing skills.  Knowledge of ADHD will be advantageous. 

*Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

The University of Southampton is ranked among the top 10 UK institutions for research excellence, and the Psychology academic unit is one of the largest in the UK with an international reputation in all areas of research activity.  We are part of the Faculty of Social, Human and Mathematical Sciences with excellent links to foster clinical and health-related research.  Further information about the Psychology academic unit and our research groups is available on our web pages at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology

This position requires DBS Clearance at an enhanced level.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Edmund Sonuga-Barke, ejb3@southampton.ac.uk

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 642515JW on all correspondence.

Further details:

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.