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Research Fellow
Salary £33,739 - £38,825 per annum (pro rata)
Part time 18.5 hours per week/ fixed term until May/ June 2027
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a temporary Research Fellow to cover maternity leave join the Digital Sleep Support for Children with ADHD DISCA research project. DISCA is a 2.36-million-pound study awarded to Southampton Hospitals NHS Trust, and academics at Southampton University, Nottingham Trent University, Kings College London and Newcastle University. The aim of the DISCA programme is to evaluate a new digital sleep intervention for parents of children with ADHD. This post will be based within the Department of Psychology at Nottingham Trent University, where the successful candidate will have access to a range of research expertise and facilities within one of the largest academic departments of Psychology in the UK.
The post-holder will assist and support the principal site Investigator (site PI) for DISCA Professor David Daley in carrying out academic research in evaluating sleep buddy our digital sleep intervention for parents of children with ADHD. The successful applicant will join researchers at other DISCA academic sites in verifying potential participants for the sleep buddy randomised controlled trial, conducting post intervention assessment and follow-up assessments, The successful candidate would also be expected to help support researchers at Kings College London with neuropsychological assessments of research participants. The post-holder may also be asked to provide some support for the site PI and the wider DISCA research team if required.
Candidates must have (or be in the process of completing) an MSc degree in Psychology or a mental-health related area and have some experience of conducting quantitative research. The position requires someone with excellent interpersonal skills, some experience of working with parents/families and sleep research. Experience of Actigraphy would also be an advantage but is not essential as training can be provided.
The post will be offered on a fixed-term contract until May/June 2027 at 18.5 hours a week and will be available from the start of September 2026,
Interview Date: 11th August 2026
About Us
NTU Psychology is recognised nationally and internationally for delivering theoretically informed and applied research. Within the UK we are the largest provider of full-time undergraduate degrees in psychology. Our pre-covid NSS scores for overall satisfaction was above 90% for eight years and since covid have been ahead of the sector average and sector benchmarks. We provide a learning experience of the highest quality to our students and pride ourselves as being at the forefront of sector innovations in teaching and learning. As a department we have co-written the introductory Essential Psychology textbook for SAGE, recently completing the 4th edition.
Our excellence is recognised internationally, with the recent QS 2023 World University rankings, putting us in the top 150 departments for psychology worldwide. At NTU Psychology we are committed to quality, diversity and inclusion and have achieved Athena SWAN recognition at the department level. You will be joining a very large, lively, diverse, collegiate and ambitious team. Colleagues in the department have a range of backgrounds, spanning most areas of psychology, which is reflected in the range of our research groups and our course portfolio.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Professor David Daley Head of Applied Psychological Practice, NTU Psychology, Email: david.daley@ntu.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to these email address will not be accepted.
Join Us
- 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
- Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
- Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
