The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) has been a global leader in advancing our understanding, prevention, and treatment of neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health for decades. For over 60 years, the Department of Psychology has been at the forefront of research that directly informs clinical practice.

 

Its research spans a broad spectrum of mental and physical health challenges, including anxiety disorders, trauma, somatoform disorders, chronic pain, psychosis, depression, antisocial personality disorders, childhood and adolescent disorders, emotional and personality disorders, and neurodegeneration. Through pioneering studies and innovative approaches, the department continues to shape the future of mental health care and psychological research.

The post-holder will play a key role in an exciting feasibility study evaluating the implementation of an eye-tracker-based cognitive training game designed to help young people with ADHD improve their control over visual attention in school settings. Working independently within an interdisciplinary team, they will collaborate closely with Dr. Samuel Westwood (King’s College London), Dr. Elizabeth Liddle (University of Nottingham), and her team.

 

This role is well-suited to someone with a strong interest in translational neuroscience, cognitive training, and the educational needs of children with ADHD. The primary focus is to engage parents, teachers, and young people in the implementation and evaluation of a new digital mental healthcare technology. The post-holder will be proactive, capable of balancing multiple demands, and able to provide informed recommendations to project leads.

 

Their responsibilities will include engaging and enrolling London schools in the study, collaborating with PPIE groups to refine study protocols for ethical approval, and working with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) staff to identify eligible child participants. They will also train teachers and research team members in assessing ADHD-related behaviours and cognitive functions, support schools in implementing the intervention, and evaluate user experiences through questionnaires and focus groups. Additionally, they will manage study administration and work closely with a counterpart at the University of Nottingham, who will oversee participation in East Midlands schools.

Beyond implementation, the post-holder will contribute to data analysis, report writing, stakeholder engagement, and the preparation of academic publications, ensuring the study’s findings are effectively disseminated to both scientific and educational communities.

 

This is a full time post and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 30th November 2027.