MAIN FUNCTION

To conduct research within The Wolfson Foundation Centre for Young People’s Mental Health and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in developmental psychopathology/child and adolescent mental health or depression or epidemiology

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
   i. Statistical analyses using large data sets
   ii. Writing research papers
2. Knowledge of anxiety, depression and mental health in young people and/or gene-environment interplay
3. Proven ability to publish in international journals
4. Proven Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to help develop applications to funding bodies