Overview
Research Coordinator – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us
The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) has been fundamentally changing and shaping how we understand, prevent and treat mental illness and other conditions that affect the brain. The legacy, ethos and drive of the IoPPN has ensured its position at the forefront of mental health care, redefining mental illness, its treatment and its place in society.
Within the Department of Psychological Medicine, the Centre for Affective Disorders (CfAD) is world-renowned centre of excellence committed to pioneering research and innovative treatment approaches for mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder. The Centre brings together world-leading clinician scientists, including Professors Anthony Cleare, Roland Zahn, Carmine Pariante, and Allan Young.
We are based in the Denmark Hill Campus, South London.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a strong interest in research, experience in research management and excellent communication and organisation skills to join the Centre for Affective Disorders (CfAD).
The postholder will be responsible for coordinating research operations across a diverse portfolio of projects, including trials involving pharmacological, psychological, digital, and device-based interventions, as well as non-interventional studies. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: research administration, resource coordination and active cross-team communication to ensure timely and effective delivery of projects.
The postholder will be supervised by Dr Viktoriya Nikolova and will work closely with Dr Rebecca Strawbridge and Professors Allan Young & Anthony Cleare, other members of CfAD and in collaboration with other departments at KCL.
The post will be offered on a full-time basis until 30-Nov-2026.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
- HNC, A level, NVQ 3, HND level or equivalent with relevant vocational experience
- Experience providing administrative and operational support for research activities, preferably in an academic environment in the UK
- Familiarity with research governance procedures in the UK
- Excellent IT and numeracy skills, including experience with data management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) demonstrated through report writing and presentations
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work on own initiative
- Proven ability to manage time effectively and meet competing deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Good first degree in relevant subject and evidence of continued professional and educational development in relevant area
- Familiarity with research funding processes
- Awareness of project and finance management systems (e.g. King’s Worktribe, Business World) or equivalent
- Demonstrable interest in mental health research or mood disorders either through study or work experience
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.
