Research Officer WOLFSON

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term role until 31st December 2027 working full-time.

We are seeking a skilled researcher to join the Suicide Prevention & Mental Health (SPMH) team at Swansea University, led by Prof. Ann John. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge population mental health research, working on projects within a £10M+ portfolio, including Datamind, the National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Research and the Wolfson centre for Young People's Mental Health

In this multidisciplinary role, you will work with large-scale healthcare data, focusing on early-onset depression and mental health outcomes in young people. You will contribute to research that impacts areas such as child and adolescent mental health, and suicide prevention.

We are looking for a Psychiatry Epidemiologist to join us on the groundbreaking Wolfson project, as part of the wider Suicide Prevention and Mental Health (SPMH) Team at Swansea University. You will work closely with Project Managers and the wider Research team to investigate predictors of depression and anxiety and its clinical outcomes. The aim of the Wolfson project is to advance the understanding of risk factors for youth depression and anxiety and then disseminate these findings via publications and our external stakeholders via policy briefings and conference presentations.

A passion for making a positive impact on mental health and well-being is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking project focused on innovative research, collaboration, and developing evidence-based strategies for suicide and self-harm prevention.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

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