The National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Research (NCSR), led by Swansea University in collaboration with Cardiff University, the University of South Wales, and The Samaritans, will revolutionise suicide and self-harm prevention by translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact. With a cross-government and cross-sectoral focus, the Centre will drive innovative research, foster collaboration across disciplines, and build research capacity to develop evidence-based strategies for suicide and self-harm prevention. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a pioneering initiative that will transform research, strengthen partnerships, and enhance the evidence base for effective prevention.
Based at Pontypridd, this role will be located within the Addictions Research Group (a part of the Applied Psychology Research and Innovation Group): https://pure.southwales.ac.uk/en/organisations/applied-psychology-research-and-innovation-group/
The focus for this post will be to 1) contribute to the evidence base on polydrug use, mental health and risk of suicide and self-harm with a particular focus on co-occurring cocaine and alcohol use; 2) expand our existing network of research partners in substance use and mental health; and 3) develop funding bids.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Prof Gareth Roderique-Davies (gareth [dot] rdavies [at] southwales [dot] ac [dot] uk (gareth[dot]rdavies[at]southwales[dot]ac[dot]uk)): https://pure.southwales.ac.uk/en/persons/gareth-roderique-davies
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the USW (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.