Are you motivated by meaningful collaboration and want your research to influence how mental health services are designed and delivered?
Join us at a pivotal moment in the growth of the University of Plymouth Mental Health Research Group (MHRG). Backed by an £11 million NIHR investment, we are building one of the UK's leading groups for applied mental health research, creating research that works with people, services and communities to improve mental health care. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to an exciting programme of embedded research while helping to build the future of mental health research in the South West and beyond.
About the role:
You will:
As part of the MHRG, you won't simply join a project, you'll help build a research community. We are investing in the next generation of mental health researchers through bespoke training, mentoring, grant-writing support, publication opportunities and leadership development.
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For this role, you will need to be on site 1 day a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.
There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Charley Hobson Merrett: by email at charley.hobson-merrett@plymouth.ac.uk
What we’re looking for:
We're looking for someone with:
Whether you're looking to take the next step in your research career, build your funding and publication profile, or be part of an ambitious research group that's growing rapidly and making a national impact, this is an opportunity to help shape both your career and the future of mental health research.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Charley Hobson Merrett at charley.hobson-merrett@plymouth.ac.uk.
This is a part time post working 22.2 hours per week on a fixed-term basis, starting 1st October 2026 for 48 months.
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
Application Process:
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer:
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information:
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages