At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead research on mental health interventions using digital tech and manage project operations.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at the forefront of health research in Scotland and Ireland.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work environment, generous leave, and financial support for relocation.
- Other info: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while developing your research skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in research and project management is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Applications are sought for a committed Research Fellow to work with Alexander Baldacchino’s team, conducting research for a funded project entitled Substance Use and Mental Health Intervention Using Digital Technology (SUMIT).
Primary duties will include:
- Project Management & Administration: Lead day-to-day project operations, manage study procedures to meet deadlines, organize and service core team and partner meetings.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Foster strong collaborative relationships and network with academic, NHS, and social care stakeholders across Fife, Scotland, Northern Ireland, & Ireland.
- Research & Data Operations: Support the design of data collection tools (surveys, topic guides) and the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data across health and care sites.
- Dissemination & Compliance: Draft progress reports, present research via posters and presentations, and assist in writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, ensuring strict compliance with university policies, data protection, and regulatory frameworks.
The post is available until the end of October 2028, starting 01/07/2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Benefits include:
- Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
- Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution of 14.5%
- A hybrid working environment, including partial home working where appropriate and a range of family-friendly policies to support work‑life balance
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee carshare, cycle-to-work schemes, and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
- 34 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religious backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
SUMIT Research Fellow employer: University of St Andrews
As a Research Fellow at our institution, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to impactful research in mental health and substance use, with the opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders across Fife, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being through flexible working arrangements, generous leave policies, and comprehensive professional development opportunities, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
