Research Lead

Research Recruitment Lead

Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University – based at the Hadyn Ellis Building.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to coordinate and conduct recruitment and assessment of people with psychosis for the MHG Omics programme, a UK-wide initiative funding a large multi-omic cohort of people with psychosis and mood disorders.

• Coordinate and conduct recruitment and assessment of people with psychosis.
• Contribute to recruitment strategies for participants from non-NHS sources (e.g. other research studies).
• Handle day-to-day activities associated with a large multi-disciplinary study.
• Line manage two Psychology Assistants working on study recruitment.

• Skills and experience in psychiatric or psychological assessment.
• Demonstrated project management and research coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in coordination of large-scale research projects is desirable.

• Regular one-to-ones with your manager.
• An experienced and supportive team around you.
• Job-relevant training and development opportunities.
• A mentoring scheme.

Full-time (35 hours per week) – available from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2029 (fixed term).

Blended working available – spend time on campus and remote as business needs permit.

45 days annual leave (including bank holidays), local pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, travel initiatives, annual pay increments within the pay scale, and Living Wage support.

£41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade
6). Appointments usually made at the bottom of the scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Monday, 15 June 2026

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.