University of Hull
Research Assistant (CAMHR)
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We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, creating a community where colleagues feel respected and valued. We aim to reflect the diversity of our students and communities, and to strengthen our university through collaboration and diverse perspectives, across all roles at the University.
About the Role
We are seeking a self-motivated and experienced research assistant to join the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Research (CAMHR) at the University of Hull on a fixed-term contract for 3 years.
About CAMHR
CAMHR is a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Mental Health Research Group comprised of a highly experienced consortium of researchers. The successful candidate will become part of a larger interdisciplinary team of researchers investigating addiction and mental health conditions. Under the leadership of Professor Thomas Phillips, Professor of Nursing in Addiction, and Professor Judith Cohen, Director of Hull Health Trials Unit, the research team has secured a five-year award, supported by partners at the University of York and King’s College London, to develop addiction and mental health research based at the University of Hull.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with health and social care providers, patients, and the public.
- Provide support to Theme 3, with flexible support to the other Themes as required.
- Define the needs of those experiencing alcohol-related cognitive impairment (ARCI).
- Recruit participants from acute hospital settings and follow participants up over two time points in the community.
- Work with clinical teams within the hospital to identify and approach patients with an alcohol use disorder, describe the study to patients, and take informed consent.
- Collect data, including validated measures relating to cognition, alcohol consumption, alcohol problems, physical and mental health, quality of life, and service use.
- Coordinate follow-up appointments and travel to meet with participants in a range of community settings to collect data, including a computerized neuropsychological battery.
- Meet regularly with the wider team and contribute to regulatory approvals and modifications, monitoring, governance processes, and report writing.
- Support the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Coordinators to develop and deliver stakeholder networks and lived experience advisory groups.
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Ideal Candidate Profile
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge, skills, and experience in delivering clinical research.
- Experience engaging with vulnerable people in clinical/research settings.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a car due to significant travel requirements.
Work Environment
This role will be based in both hospital and community settings, with most work conducted outside of the office environment and with significant travel across community settings in the local area.
Application Process
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Contact for More Information
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Philippa Case (Senior Research Fellow) at p.c.case@hull.ac.uk and Amy Foster (Finance & Operations Officer) at a.foster3@hull.ac.uk for additional information.
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Application Deadline
Applications close at 00:01am of the closing date listed. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At the University of Hull, we are committed to building a community where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to succeed. We recognize that diverse perspectives strengthen our university and the impact of our work. We particularly welcome applications from people who are underrepresented within our workforce, including people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women, particularly in senior roles.
You can read more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and our transparency reports on our Fairness and Inclusion page.
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