Research Fellow

**Job Description**
Applications are invited for a Research Fellow at the University of Surrey to co-ordinate and oversee research as part of the Cerebra Network, funded by Cerebra. This project aims to improve outcomes for children with intellectual disability associated with rare genetic syndromes and/or autism. The successful candidate will co-ordinate research exploring person, clinician, and environmental factors influencing autism diagnosis in children with genetic syndromes and intellectual disability. They will collaborate with NHS services to collect data from clinicians and contribute to research with children and families using standardised assessments. The role, suited to those interested in clinical and developmental psychology, offers training and supervision opportunities.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Skilled in conducting standardised assessments and behavioural measures with children.
• Experience working with and communicating effectively to populations with intellectual disability.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis (SPSS, R, or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills for academic and non-academic audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team.
• Competence in resource planning and effective resource use.
• Ability to plan and organise research programmes and co-ordinate work to avoid conflict or duplication.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Psychology
• Closely related field

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• Experience collecting data from clinicians and children with intellectual disability.
Other:
• An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

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