Liverpool John Moores University
Research Assistant (0.3fte) 12 months fixed term
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Research Assistant (0.3fte) 12 months fixed term
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.
Research Assistant Position
This Research Assistant post is 0.3FTE (10.5 hours) for a 12 months fixed term based at Ashworth High Secure Hospital, Mersey Care NHS Trust. You will be based in the Ashworth Research Centre (ARC) within the hospital, which is funded as part of Liverpool John Moores University, School of Psychology.
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You will work as part of specified research grants and/or projects, collecting data and conducting literature and database surveys. A degree in psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent, a Masters degree in a relevant area or equivalent, and experience of working in a mental health or forensic field directly with clients or patients is essential. Applicants without this will not be shortlisted.
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Jane L. Ireland at J.Ireland@ljmu.ac.uk
Benefits
In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.
About the University
This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.
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If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.
Equal Opportunities
LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.
Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata).
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