Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch (IAUN)

About us The post will be based in the KCL Social, Genetic, and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN). The centre offers a diverse research environment that is open, welcoming and supportive to all. The faculty-wide initiatives are supported by an active Diversity & Inclusion Team. The Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) Centre is uncovering the genetic and environmental influences on mental health and psychiatric disorders. Our research encompasses behavioural genetics, molecular genetics, experimental psychology and psychiatry, and neuroimaging. Scientists at the SGDP lead some of the UK’s foremost longitudinal cohort and twin studies including TEDS, eRISK, Dunedin, IMAGEN and GLAD. The NIHR BioResource Centre Maudsley leads the NIHR BioResource for Mental Health. We focus on recruiting participants experiencing mental health conditions, as well as healthy people. Alongside GLAD MHG and The GLAD study, Prof. Breen’s team boasts an accomplished portfolio of clinical and genetic studies which aim to improve treatment and outcomes for those affected by anxiety, depression, eating disorders and other mental health conditions. About the role We are seeking a passionate and committed Lived Experience Researcher to join Professor Gerome Breen’s internationally recognised team at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience at King’s College London. This unique role sits within the GLAD-MHG Omics Cohort, one of the UK’s most ambitious precision psychiatry initiatives, hosted in the NIHR BioResource Centre Maudsley and supported by the UK Government’s Office for Life Sciences. The GLAD-MHG Omics Cohort, supported by a prestigious award from the UK Government’s Office for Life Sciences, builds on the existing NIHR BioResource GLAD Study (>38,000 participants) and is based at KCL’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience. The new programme will recruit an additional 12,000 individuals with recurrent MDD, including 2,500 with longitudinal biosampling. High-quality blood samples will be collected for whole-genome sequencing, epigenetics, and biomarker profiling, alongside detailed digital phenotyping (wearables, speech AI) and NHS medical record linkage. All data will be securely integrated and curated within the DATAMIND Trusted Research Environment, ensuring national and international impact. As a Lived Experience Researcher, you will ensure that participant perspectives are embedded throughout the project – from shaping recruitment and study materials, to guiding analytical priorities and interpreting results. You will work closely with researchers, clinicians, and industry partners, ensuring that this internationally significant dataset is not only scientifically rigorous but also authentically patient-centred. The role will be hosted in the highly supportive departmental environment of the Social, Genetic, and Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) Centre. You will work with a team committed to incorporating lived experience expertise and supporting lived experience researchers within our group. This is a rare opportunity to influence one of the world’s largest and most deeply characterised mental health cohorts, to further develop skills at the interface of research and public involvement, and to make a lasting impact on the future of precision psychiatry. We would welcome applications from people with direct lived experience in an area/areas relevant to the work. This role will be offered as a part time position at 0.6FTE (3 days per week) but we are happy to explore flexible working arrangements.  You will be offered a fixed term contract starting from 1st April 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter) until 31st March 2030. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD in a relevant subject area OR expertise gained through working with those with lived experience. Experience supporting and engaging with lived-experience groups, and/or a strong understanding of the value of lived experience involvement. Experience in patient and public involvement, coproduction approaches and Good Clinical Practice. Experience of qualitative research, data management, reflexive thematic analysis or realist evaluation. Experience of collaborating with and building consensus among a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. people with lived experience, clinicians, academic teams, industry). Experience in research ethics, data protection, and GDPR. Desirable criteria Experience of coaching or mentoring. 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 page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. 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. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Grade and Salary: £53,947 - £60,018 per annum pro rata, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133785 Close Date: 20-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Gerome Breen / Anna Carnegie Contact Details: gerome.breen@kcl.ac.uk / anna.carnegie@kcl.ac.uk

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world.  The role  This post is part of an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) project, Convergent screen technologies and performance in realtime (CoSTAR). The post will operate within the CoSTAR National Lab led by Royal Holloway University of London with Pinewood Studios, BT, University of Surrey, Abertay University, Disguise, National Film and Television School and Surrey County Council.  The role is funded until January 2027, with an extension likely to be granted. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.  The successful candidate will work closely with industry and academic partners within the CoSTAR Network. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and development in AI for creative industries, while shaping best practices for compute usage and training.  Key responsibilities include:  Supporting CoSTAR R&D activities including the planning and carrying out of specific activities, often in collaboration with colleagues and partners.  Supporting onboarding and troubleshooting activities for CoSTAR AI compute as well as gathering feedback from users. Developing and maintaining key documentation and training materials for the CoSTAR AI Compute infrastructure in collaboration with the wider Surrey Research Computing Services team.  Delivering training sessions for CoSTAR compute users both locally and online.  Leading and collaborating with the CoSTAR Creative AI team, partner Universities and industry across on joint research, development and integration to develop new tools and technologies.  Supporting CoSTAR industry partners in using the CoSTAR AI compute and the development of AI models and applications.  Pursuing and advocating responsible and open research and innovation to ensure ethical, fair and inclusive advances in science, technology and use of data.  Continually update knowledge, develop skills and stay up to date with current research trends and best practice in software development. Undertake liaison with external organisations including equipment manufacturers, steering committees, associated academic facilities and commercial users.  Maintaining links to the central RSE team and ensure sharing of best practice and knowledge within the Surrey RSE community.  About you We are looking for applicants who hold a Master's degree in computer science, electronic engineering, or a related subject. A strong background in software development and experience in one or more of the following areas is essential:  Experience in software development in topics such as computer vision, audio signal processing, machine learning, deep learning, and/or sensor systems.  Experience in collaboration and technology transfer to partners outside of academia.  Ability to work independently or in a team, excellent organisation and time management.  Excellent writing and communication for varying levels of technical/non-technical audience.  Desirable attributes include:  Skills and experience of development using languages such as Python and C++ with relevant computer vision, signal processing, machine learning and/or deep learning tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, OpenCV etc.).  A track record of publishing academic papers, open-source software tools and/or datasets. How to apply Please apply on the university website, with a CV and Cover Letter. Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd February. Further details Job Description

About us: If you are passionate about embedding the involvement of those with lived experience in mental health research, the ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health would like to hear from you. We are recruiting a Lived Experience Advisory Board Co-ordinator to help us work in partnership with people with lived experience. About the role: As the Lived Experience Advisory Board Coordinator, the post holder will coordinate and champion the activities and participation of our Lived Experience Advisory Board (LEAB) in the Centre, and more broadly in King’s. This will include strengthening the identity of the LEAB and ensuring that all members are strongly connected to, and impact, the work of the Centre and King’s more broadly. The postholder will also share responsibility for managing the LEAB’s budget to meet the priorities of both the LEAB and the Centre, and will help deliver LEAB-initiated projects. We also hope that the postholder will work with us to champion lived experience involvement within and beyond King’s College London, drive innovative practices in this area, and communicate insights in ways that lead to change. All shortlisted candidates will be offered the opportunity to meet some LEAB members in an informal, online meeting, and to come and visit the Centre for Society and Mental Health. Both the ‘meet the LEAB’ opportunity, and the visit to the Centre, are optional. We would welcome applications both from people from marginalised communities with lived experience of inequalities, and/ or with direct lived experience in an area/areas relevant to the work e.g. of trauma, violence and abuse, (ref)using mental health services, mental distress, neurodivergence, as the coordinator will be coordinating the involvement of people with these experiences. This is a part time post at 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until the 30th April 2028. About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Experience of empathetically and effectively supporting, working with, or facilitating the active engagement of lived experience groups and/or a strong understanding of the value of lived experience involvement. Understanding of values-based practice and the ethics of involving people from marginalised communities and with direct lived experience. Experience and demonstrable skills in co-producing research and projects with people with lived experience of marginalization or mental distress. Experience of coordinating or managing the involvement of advisory groups, and addressing barriers to involvement (including meeting individual access needs and adapting organisational processes) Demonstrable commitment to promoting innovative inclusion and involvement for individuals and groups that have been subject to marginalisation and exclusion. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, with sensitivity to individual preferences and confidentiality, and in ways that can lead to change. Experience of activism and advocating for change, and an ability to articulate the relationship between organisational culture and lived experience. Desirable criteria Experience of developing and maintaining successful working relationships with community groups, researchers, and practitioners. Ability to follow an agreed plan of work, as well as having an ability to work independently and under own direction A passion for change in lived experience and mental health research, and an ability to champion the importance of involvement in mental health research. Strong understanding of research in the field of society and mental health and the ethics of conducting research / working with marginalised communities. 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 page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information: We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. 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 early March 2026. Grade and Salary: £45,031 - £46,189 per annum pro rata, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 131165 Close Date: 03-Feb-2026 Contact Person: Angela Sweeney / Rhea Sookdeosingh Contact Details: angela.sweeney@kcl.ac.uk / rhea.sookdeosingh@kcl.ac.uk