Job Summary Table of Mental Health Research

📌 Job Description Summary

Join King’s College London as a Postdoctoral Research Associate to explore the intersection of welfare experiences and mental health. You will lead cutting-edge qualitative research and collaborate with international teams and community partners.

🎯 Responsibilities

• Lead qualitative fieldwork for the WelfareExperiences project in the UK.
• Conduct longitudinal qualitative research with welfare claimants.
• Analyze data and collaborate with international research partners.
• Engage in coproduction, impact work, and interdisciplinary research.
• Participate in research on welfare reform, medicalisation, and mental health.
• Support teaching activities such as lectures and dissertation supervision.
• Contribute to the development of independent research and fellowship proposals.

🎁 Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary including London Weighting Allowance.
• Opportunity to work in interdisciplinary and internationally collaborative environments.
• Teaching and mentorship support.
• Career development and fellowship proposal guidance.
• Located at the vibrant Strand Campus in central London.

🏛️ Company Overview

King’s College London is a world-renowned academic institution recognized for research excellence and impactful public policy engagement. The Department of Global Health & Social Medicine is a leader in interdisciplinary research on health, illness, and social policy, and ranks among the top UK sociology departments.

🤝 Company Culture

King’s promotes a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and academic innovation. The Centre for Society and Mental Health emphasizes partnerships with affected communities and cross-disciplinary cooperation to address pressing social challenges.

🚀 Career Growth Opportunities

This role offers an exceptional pathway for early-career researchers aiming to specialize in mental health, social justice, and public policy. You will gain international exposure, mentorship for fellowships, and the chance to lead independent research.

🌍 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

King’s College London is committed to diversity and inclusion. The university actively supports underrepresented communities and encourages all individuals to bring their full selves to work.

🟰 Equal Opportunity Statement

King’s College London is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, or disability.

🏡 Remote Work Policy

This is an on-site role based at the Strand Campus in central London. Flexible work options may be considered, but the role is primarily in-person due to the nature of the research.

📥 Application Process

1. Submit your CV and a supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria.
2. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted based on qualifications and relevance.
3. Interviews are expected to take place in mid-June 2025.

⏳ Application Deadline

🗓️ Apply by: 08 June 2025

📝 How to Apply

Please apply directly via the King’s College London job portal. Include your CV and a detailed statement matching the job criteria.

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❓ FAQs or Additional Information

• Is a PhD required?
• Yes, or the candidate must be in the final stages of submission.
• What if my PhD is not awarded yet?
• You will be appointed as a Research Assistant and upgraded upon confirmation.
• Is visa sponsorship available?
• Yes, King’s College London can sponsor visas for eligible candidates.