Queen’s University Belfast

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in to join Professor Cherie Armours internationally recognised team at Queen's University Belfast (QUB) on a 2.5-years appointment. This post will support the delivery of the Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression - Mental Health Goals (GLAD-MHG) Study, one of the UK's most ambitious precision psychiatry initiatives, hosted within the NIHR BioResource Centre Maudsley. The GLAD-MHG Omics Cohort, builds on the existing NIHR BioResource GLAD Study (>38,000 participants). The new programme will recruit an additional 12,000 individuals with recurrent Major Depressive Disorder, 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. This is a four-nation partnership and this PDRA post will be based in Belfast. This role will be based in the highly supportive research environment of the Stress, Trauma, and Related Conditions (STARC) research lab in the School of Psychology. The successful candidate based at QUB will be focused on the recruitment of NI based participants, the psychosocial survey management and data analyses, and the exploration of data-linkage across sites/Trusts. They will have formal mentoring and gain experience at the interface of academia, healthcare, and industry, contributing to discoveries that shape the future of our understanding of MDD and comorbidities. About the Person The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria: Honours Degree in Psychology or related discipline. Hold or about to obtain a PhD in Psychology, Epidemiology, Statistics or related discipline. Significant recent relevant research experience. Experience of having worked with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., Medicine & Health Sciences) involved in research. Evidence of expertise in research techniques and analyses. Understanding of issues with data confidentiality/security/data sharing/data linkage. Project management experience preferably in an academic setting. Previous experience of presenting research nationally and/or internationally. A published peer reviewed publication record commensurate with career stage. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information. Fixed-term contract (available for 30 months or until 31 March 2029 whichever is soonest). Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

The post-holder will provide specialist statistical expertise and leadership to support the design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of clinical research studies within iREACH Health. The role will support a portfolio of complex clinical trials and data-enabled research activities across academic and industry partnerships. The post-holder will operate with a high degree of autonomy, working within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver high-quality, efficient, and innovative clinical research, including digitally enabled trials and real-world data studies. The role will also contribute to research development, funding applications, and academic outputs. About the Person: The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria: Have obtained or about to obtain a PhD in a subject related to biostatistics or in a discipline in a related area of professional practice. Substantial relevant experience in statistical analysis of health or clinical data Demonstrable experience of applying statistical methods to complex research problems Proficiency in a range of statistical software (e.g. R, Stata, SAS, SPSS or equivalent) Experience in data management, cleaning, and validation. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.

About the job: Queen's Business School (QBS) at Queen's University Belfast is currently seeking to appoint one or more exceptional candidates to the post of Lecturer in Accounting. The postholder will contribute to the design, development and delivery of Accounting modules and programmes, together with the development of teaching and learning strategies relevant to Accounting and its related disciplines. Applicants may be considered for a pathway as either a Lecturer (Practice), or Lecturer (Research and Education). Staff on the Practice pathway will engage in scholarly activity and industry engagement as appropriate to Accounting. Staff on the Research and Education pathway will pursue academic research and teaching in Accounting. About the person: Successful candidates’ application for Lecturer (Practice) should clearly demonstrate: Primary degree in relevant discipline – at 2.1/distinction level. Postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification. Appropriate and relevant professional qualification and post-qualification experience in accounting practice. Relevant teaching and assessment experience in Accounting and related fields at University level and/or for a recognised Professional Accountancy Body in an area of accounting that fits with and/or enhances the School’s portfolio. Demonstrable ability to advance the teaching and practice engagement goals of QBS. Successful candidates’ application for Lecturer (Research and Education) should clearly demonstrate: A completed PhD (or very close to completion) in Accounting or a related discipline. An established programme of research activity and dissemination of original, high-quality Accounting research in line with accepted norms for Lecturer. A developing track record of high-quality peer reviewed Accounting publications as appropriate to norms for Lecturer. Evidence of the ability and willingness to teach at university level including design of new and innovative modules/pathways or assessment methods in Accounting. Demonstrable ability to advance the teaching and research goals of QBS. This is not an exhaustive list. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.