Research Assistant contributing to the Discovering Liveability project for suicide prevention. Focused on innovative research centering lived experiences of suicide over a fixed-term of 5 years.
Responsibilities
Join the Discovering Liveability: Co-producing alternatives to suicide prevention project, contributing to innovative suicide research that centres liveability and lived/living experience.
Conduct your own suicide research project as part of the Discovering Liveability team.
Attend regular in-person meetings and training at the University of Edinburgh.
Conduct qualitative field work within settings defined by your research proposal, which may involve (UK) travel/staying in fieldwork locations.
Requirements
Lived or living experience of suicide or suicidality; defined as personal experience of suicidal thoughts or attempts, suicide bereavement, or caring for someone experiencing suicidality and a desire to engage that experience to lead your own research.
Hold an undergraduate degree and/or a Master’s degree in a relevant social science subject. You do not need to have a postgraduate degree to apply for this position.
You have an idea for a suicide research project you would like to conduct led by your lived/living experience of suicide or suicidality.
Have an ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and English-language proficiency as required for admission to the PhD Health in Social Science.
Experience engaging and building rapport with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Have an aware of the sensitivities and ethical considerations of working with suicide.
Benefits
A competitive salary.
Six years dedicated part-time PhD tuition fees.
Access to a personal well-being fund throughout the project for self-care and well-being support.
To join a diverse and supportive team of suicide researchers.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
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