Research Support Assistant

The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience and clinical research facilities, including a 3T Siemens Prisma scanner.

You will join a project called ‘Imaginator’: a pilot study for a brief technology-based intervention to reduce self-harm in young people, harnessing mental imagery.  The study will also include active involvement of a Young People’s Advisory Group (young people with lived experience of self-harm) at all stages of research.

This post is available until March 2017.

You will have an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related discipline, with experience of working on clinical research studies in mental health, including direct contact with clinical populations.  Experience of working with young people would be an advantage.

You will also have a good knowledge of software packages and techniques for data analysis (e.g. SBSS) and document/presentation production (e.g. MS Office) and excellent communication, administrative, organisational and team working skills.

We offer 30 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), flexible working arrangements and an MRC final salary pension scheme.  On site car and bicycle parking is available.  The MRC is a unique working environment where our researchers are rewarded by world class innovation and collaboration opportunities that the MRC name brings.  Our success is dependent on our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our staff.  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, https://mrc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-1/candidate/postings/142 visit and upload your CV along with a covering letter stating why you are applying for this role.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening

The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer