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Implementation Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow in Implementation Science and Adolescent Mental Health University of Exeter in United Kingdom

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Psychology

Funding

Full-time fixed-term post funded by NIHR until 30 September 2027. Salary is from £35,302 on Grade E for PDRA level and from £43,482 on Grade F for PDRF level, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

Deadline

Oct 28, 2026

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University of Exeter

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Psychology
Randomized Controlled Trial
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Implementation Science
Major Depressive Disorder

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About this position

The University of Exeter is advertising an Implementation Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, based in Exeter, United Kingdom.

This is a full-time, fixed-term post and is immediately available. It is funded by NIHR until 30 September 2027. The role sits within the NIHR-funded ATTEND Programme Grant and the Children and Young People's Mental Health (ChYMe) Research Collaboration.

The post focuses on implementation science, with a strong emphasis on leading the analysis, interpretation, and publication of findings from the implementation work package. The successful candidate will help develop evidence-based recommendations for the future rollout and sustainability of the intervention if effective. The project concerns Mindfulness for Adolescents and Carers (MAC), an adapted form of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for adolescents with depression.

The programme is evaluating clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and implementation potential using a hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial design. The work package structure includes training for CAMHS professionals, a digital app, a multi-site randomised controlled trial, moderators/mediators analysis, and an implementation strategy for future adoption.

Applicants should have a relevant PhD (or be nearing completion) or equivalent experience. The advert explicitly asks for a strong track record of producing high-quality, peer-reviewed publications. For the more senior PDRF level, candidates should also be able to develop research programmes, identify funding opportunities, contribute to securing grants, supervise others, and lead team activities as needed.

Salary is from £35,302 on Grade E for PDRA level and from £43,482 on Grade F for PDRF level, depending on experience. The role is subject to a DBS check.

The application deadline is 28 October 2026. Applicants should apply via the University of Exeter careers portal and review the job description and person specification before applying. For assistance, the HR Helpdesk email is provided in the advert.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term post funded by NIHR until 30 September 2027. Salary is from £35,302 on Grade E for PDRA level and from £43,482 on Grade F for PDRF level, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

What's required

Applicants must hold a relevant PhD or be nearing completion, or have an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field. The PDRA level requires the ability to present research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information orally, in writing and electronically, and prepare proposals/applications to external bodies. The PDRF level requires an established research profile, the ability to develop research objectives, projects and proposals, identify funding sources, contribute to securing funds, make presentations at conferences and other events, work collaboratively, supervise others, and act as team leader as required. For both levels, applicants must have sufficient knowledge of the discipline and research methods; the successful candidate must also demonstrate a strong track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Exeter careers site using the Apply button on the vacancy page. Read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully before submitting your application. For application support or reasonable adjustments, contact HR Helpdesk at [email protected].

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