Research Fellow

University of Southampton - Clinical and Experimental Sciences

Clinical research in Mood Disorders

The Faculty of Medicine and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are collaborating in a clinical research study, led locally by Professor David Baldwin, investigating the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation in patients with depression. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong research and organisational skills to develop their expertise. Applications are invited from enthusiastic early-stage researchers to join the research team.

The post involves undergoing training in certain psychopathological rating scales, providing study information and assessing potential study participants, monitoring participant progress during the study, entering data into on-line systems, assisting with study awareness-raising, and attendance at local and national research team meetings. The appointee joins an existing research team, working on this and other studies. They would ensure that the study is undertaken in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and other regulatory standards.

About the University

Psychiatry is part of the Faculty of Medicine and is established within one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities and a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group. The University has an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities. The Faculty of Medicine has taken a leading role in delivering the University’s multi-disciplinary research strategy.

The job

This is a part-time fixed appointment to 30 April 2028, available from April 2026.

The successful applicant will be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline and will have previous experience in working in academic or clinical settings. The candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach, the ability to use own initiative, and well-developed attention to detail. The candidate will have an opportunity to gain additional knowledge and experience in clinical related research.

Informal enquiries relating to the project or candidate suitability should be directed to Professor David Baldwin dsb1@soton.ac.uk

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. please see our working with us website page