Psychology Assistant

Overview

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This is an exciting opportunity to take on a new role as a Psychology Assistant on the Brain and Genomics Hub, a high-profile national project funded by the Medical Research Council in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder. The Brain and Genomics Hub is part of a new national initiative for research in severe mental illness and is a large multi-site research study led by Cardiff University in conjunction with Swansea University, Bristol University, Exeter University, Adferiad Recovery and Bipolar UK.

The successful candidate will assist in a range of study-related tasks including recruitment and conducting assessments of people diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder including clinical interviews, cognitive assessments, acquisition of MRI and MEG brain imaging data, and general day to day activities associated with a large multidisciplinary study.

• Assist in recruitment and conducting assessments for participants with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder.
• Perform clinical interviews, cognitive assessments, and assist with acquisition of brain imaging data (MRI and MEG).
• Support day-to-day activities related to a large, multidisciplinary research study.

• Degree in Psychology or a related field.
• Experience of recruiting patients to research studies would be advantageous.
• Join the world-leading Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics and the Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences in Cardiff University.

This post is based at the Hadyn Ellis Building, Cathays campus. The role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, with time on campus and from another location, e.g., home, where appropriate.

This role is full-time (35 hours per week), available from 1st June 2026 and fixed term until 30th September 2027.

Salary: £28,031 - £31,236 per annum (Grade
4). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Closing date:
Monday, 15 June 2026

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome applications from under-represented groups within the University workforce. We also welcome flexible working or job share arrangements where possible.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and Welsh applications will not be treated less favourably than English.

Hysbyseb Swydd

This Welsh section provides the Welsh translation of the same role details above for bilingual submissions. It includes the same responsibilities, qualifications, location, arrangements and benefits as described in the English section.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Sophie Legge by email using the address provided in the posting.