Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción

About us: This is an exciting opportunity to join the Health Psychology Section, part of the School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences at King’s College London. The School is part of the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience (IoPPN), focusing on understanding the psychological, social, and behavioural factors that influence mental health and well-being. The School promotes cutting-edge research and translation into practice, addressing a wide range of mental health challenges. The Health Psychology Section is home to pioneering research in health behaviors, patient outcomes, and interventions to improve mental and physical health. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside leading academics and researchers in the field, contributing to impactful studies aimed at enhancing the psychological care of patients across different health settings. You will work closely with an experienced research team, which includes postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and clinical experts. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Programme Manager to join Dr Heathcote’s team within the Health Psychology Group, Department of Psychology at King’s College London. We are seeking a proactive and organized Programme / Lab Manager to oversee the administrative and operational aspects of a 5-year Wellcome Trust funded research programme entitled ‘When your body betrays you: interoceptive mechanisms of anxiety after cancer’. This is an interdisciplinary research programme cutting across psychology, neuroscience, and patient-clinician communication. This dynamic role involves managing budgets, contracts, and collaborations across leading institutions (KCL, UCL, and Stanford), supporting clinical trial-related activities of novel digital mind-body therapies, and facilitating research dissemination through publications and science communication. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Principal Investigator and lab members, coordinating meetings, onboarding new staff, and fostering a positive and inclusive research culture. This role will require in-person attendance at Guy’s Hospital for at least two days per week on Mondays and Tuesdays. The additional 0.5 days can be worked either on Wednesdays or Thursdays and be worked flexibly, including at Guy’s or from home. The Health Psychology Section at King’s College London has played a pivotal role in advancing Health Psychology in the UK and continues to drive impactful research in long-term condition management and intervention development. This is a part-time post (50% FTE; 2.5 days per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 16/02/2027. Please note that as this role is part time, the salary listed in this advert will be pro rated accordingly. About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Excellent organizational and project management skills. Experience supporting funded research projects, particularly in the areas of psychology, mental health, and/or physical health. Motivated and driven to improve the lives of people diagnosed with cancer. Excellent interpersonal communication and team-working skills. Self-motivated, proactive, and takes initiative to problem-solve. Able to work in-person at Guy’s Hospital two days per week (Mondays & Tuesdays). Desirable criteria Undergraduate degree in Psychology, Health Science, or a related degree. Masters degree in Psychology, Health Science, or a related degree. Experience of supporting research within an NHS setting. Experience working with vulnerable populations or families impacted by cancer. Programme or lab management experience in academic or clinical research settings, including supporting Trial Steering Committee activities. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information: We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held in January 2026. Grade and Salary: Grade 5: £39,076 - £43,909 / Grade 6: £45,031 per annum pro rata, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133225 Close Date: 24-Dec-2025 Contact Person: Lauren Heathcote Contact Details: lauren.heathcote@kcl.ac.uk

Job Description FACULTY OF SCIENCE CENTRE FOR QUANTITATIVE SYSTEMS BIOLOGY  Research Assistant (25260408) We are recruiting 2 Research Assistants (RA) to pursue highly collaborative and interdisciplinary projects of developing new cancer immunotherapy, using novel 3D tumor organoid models and 3D single-cell imaging. The incumbent(s) will learn cutting-edge techniques in immuno-oncology studies and drug discovery, collaborate with experts in the field, and develop critical research skills. For more information about the research projects and the principle investigator, Prof. Jue Shi, please refer to the following webpage: https://physics.hkbu.edu.hk/people/prof-shi-jue-jade Requirements: A master's degree in any science or engineering subject, including but not limited to, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Medicine, Biophysics, and Biomedical Engineering;   Applicants with previous experiences in cell culture and cancer research are preferred; Ability to work independently; and Good communication skills. A highly competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience will be provided.  The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract between 6 to 12 months. Thereafter, re-appointment will be subject to mutual agreement, or the incumbent(s) may choose to pursue PhD with full fellowship support upon mutual agreement. Enquiries about the post can be directed to Prof. Jue Shi via jshi@hkbu.edu.hk.  Application Procedures: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the submission of the application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of the offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.

Salary: £31,236 - £37,694 per annum Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full Time Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type: Academic, Further Education, Health Job reference: REQ000458 Attachments: attachmentAssociate Lecturer Health and Social Care (FE) - JDPS - Dec 25.pdf Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals? Do you have real-world clinical experience and a flair for teaching or mentoring others? University College Birmingham is seeking a positive, enthusiastic, and motivated Associate Lecturer in Health and Social Care to join our Further Education team. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire and prepare students for meaningful careers in Health and Social Care, primarily through teaching on our Health and Social Care programmes on units such as: Human Growth and Development Reflective Practice Communication in Health and Social Care Personal and Professional Development Why Join Us? Inspiring environment: Our centrally located Birmingham campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a purpose-built Health Hub simulating real healthcare settings. It’s the ideal place to bring theory to life. Career development: Whether you are an experienced FE lecturer or a healthcare professional looking to transition into teaching, we will support your journey. What We’re Looking For Experience teaching in Further Education or evidence of coaching/mentoring in a clinical or professional setting. A strong industry background in health or adult nursing. A passion for supporting learners and helping them develop practical, job-ready skills. Ready to make a difference in healthcare education? Apply now and join a team that’s shaping the future of health and social care professionals. This role is full time fixed term up to 12 months  Standard Information UCB is an equal opportunities employer. University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award. You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.