Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to work with Dr Victoria Newell on a Medical Research Foundation-funded project to refine, validate, and implement the Self-Harm Questionnaire – Autism (SHQ-A), a new assessment tool co-developed with autistic people. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to research with the potential to improve identification, understanding, and support for autistic people who self-harm.

The successful candidate will support participant recruitment and research administration, help deliver international online surveys and semi-structured interviews, and assist with qualitative and quantitative data analysis. They will also support ongoing co-production and stakeholder engagement, help develop accessible research materials, disseminate findings, and contribute to an open-access user toolkit for research and clinical practice.

About the team: You will be joining the School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham, working closely with collaborators across the UK, USA, and Australia. The project places a strong emphasis on co-production and meaningful engagement, working in partnership with autistic people as well as clinical and community partners, Harmless CIC and Autistica.

About you: Candidates will need at least a 2:1 BSc/BA or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., Psychology). The ideal candidate will have knowledge, understanding, or lived experience of neurodiversity, mental health, self-harm, suicidality, or related areas; excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge or experience of relevant research methods; and the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

What we offer:
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
- Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year
- A reward scheme granting bonuses for excellent work
- Commitment to staff development through training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
- Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, and travel schemes