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Offer: Research Associate:Job description:Job location: Leicester fixed term contract until 31 August 2023 with chance of possible extension (part-time hours will be considered)About the function We are seeking to recruit a Research Associate to support the development, delivery and evaluation of TheResilient Senior Leaders Programme(ResLeaP) for senior police agents. The programme was developed by psychologists at the University of Leicester in partnership with a retired Chief Superintendent. The transition in and beyond retirement is particularly difficult for senior male agents, who can struggle with a loss of identity in leaving their function, combined with the accumulation of exposure to trauma over the years. This can result in poor mental health and wellbeing, which the programme aims to address through peer support and reflective group processes.The Research Associate will work in the Clinical Psychology Unit in the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour in the University of Leicester. The programme is one of 14 projects from across the world, including the UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, and the US, that form part of the Movember Vets and First Responders programme. About you You will have practice of using both qualitative and qualitative research methods. Have a PhD or equivalent practice in clinical/occupational psychology and had practice of supporting the development of initiatives to support health and wellbeing preferably in occupational settings. You will have good communication expertise with an capability to communicate to a wide variety of stakeholders from different disciplines. You will have practice of delivering projects deliverable to agreed timescales. Additional information Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made toDr Ceri Jones on crj10@leicester.ac.ukWe anticipatethatinterviews will take place on 21 February 2022. Applications for job share will be considered. As part of the University's continuing commitment to professional development, this function will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be foundhere The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community ofCitizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community. We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustaincapability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive income package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Skills:
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