Senior Research Fellow

We are pleased to welcome applications for a new position of Academic Lead for the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH). This post will be appointed at the level of Senior Research Fellow.

The post holder will assist in the delivery of the NCISH programme of research, including oversight and deliver of the Mental Health Clinical Outcome Review Programme (MHCORP). They will develop and deliver a portfolio of data collections and research projects, under the guidance of NCISH directors, world-leading suicide prevention experts Professor Sir Louis Appleby and Professor Nav Kapur.

The successful candidate is expected to be an experienced research leader, with a substantial track record of securing funding, and leading projects in the field of suicide prevention.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme


• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme


• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays


• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period


• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers


As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

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Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.