Research Assistant in Youth Mental Health

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Research Assistant in Youth Mental Health

JOB SYNOPSIS

Research Assistant on the PROACT Project: Predictive Analytics for the Optimization of Outcomes in Youth Mental Health. This interdisciplinary research project brings together expertise across Clinical Psychology, Engineering, Advanced Data Analytics, Youth Mental Health Research, Lived Experience and Mental Health Policy. The aim of this programme of work is to leverage anonymised mental health data to inform the delivery of data-driven, precision and personalised mental health supports. This research is being conducted in collaboration with Jigsaw: The National Centre for Youth Mental Health. The Research Assistant will work under the supervision of Dr Ruth Melia, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology, with the support of the Postdoctoral Researcher and the broader Research Team.

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

Department of Psychology

Contract Type: Specific Purpose

Salary Scale: €33,791 - €43,872 p.a. pro rata (maximum starting salary €35,045)

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Dr Ruth Melia

Clinical Psychology

University of Limerick

Email: ruth.melia@ul.ie