"Research Associate / Research Co‑ordinator in the Wellcome CONNECT Project"

Research Associate / Research Co‑ordinator in the Wellcome CONNECT Project

Job reference: BMH-030682

Salary: £37,694 to £46,049 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health

Location: Manchester

Employment type: Fixed Term

Division/Team: Division of Psychology and Mental Health

Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week

Closing date: 29/01/2026

Contract Duration: Fixed Term until 31 March 2027

School/Directorate: School of Health Sciences

This is an exciting opportunity to be the University of Manchester site Research Associate (Research Site Coordinator) in the CONNECT study. The CONNECT study is a multi-site Wellcome Trust funded project which aims to identify relapse signatures using active and passive digital monitoring and data collection methods.

The post holder will manage all aspects of the project for the study site; liaise with the local and national project leads, researchers, patient and public contributors; as well as managing three research assistants. Candidates with an interest in digital mental health and serious mental health problems would be particularly encouraged.

Candidates should have research management experience, understand mixed-methods studies, skills in psychological assessment, demonstrable project management skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful applicant will join the Division of Psychology and Mental Health and become a member of the Digital Mental Health Research Group. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.