Play a central role in the scientific and operational delivery of a large cohort study and associated research programme focused on adolescent mental health
Provide academic, technical, and project management leadership to ensure successful implementation of the study
Contribute to the development and refinement of research questions
Oversee the implementation of data collection and cohort management
Lead or support quantitative analyses of large datasets
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary partners, including researchers, practitioners, and policy stakeholders

A PhD in a relevant field such as psychology, psychiatry, public health, epidemiology, global health, or a related social or health science discipline
Evidence of academic productivity, such as peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or contributions to grant-funded research
Three to five years postdoctoral experience
Demonstrated experience contributing to large-scale research projects, preferably involving cohort studies, population-based surveys, or longitudinal research
Experience in project coordination or management within complex, multi-partner research programmes
Experience in mental health research, ideally with a focus on adolescents or young people
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing academic manuscripts, policy briefs, or technical reports
Strong quantitative research skills, including proficiency in statistical analysis of large datasets using R, Stata, Python, or equivalent software
Ability to provide scientific and technical leadership, including coordinating analytic activities and contributing to the development of research outputs
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across institutions or sectors
Ability to manage complex project timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements across multiple partners and funders

Research Associate

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