Colive-Mh CAMHRA Postdoctoral Researcher

COLIVE-MH CAMHRA Postdoctoral Researcher

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The Centre for Anthropology and Mental Health Research in Action (CAMHRA) is a globally oriented Centre of excellence for cutting‑edge anthropological research, education, and public engagement in mental health.

The role seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher with an anthropology background to contribute ethnographic work streams for COLIVE‑MH, the Wellcome Trust funded collaborative platform for mental health measurement.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing an equity, diversity and inclusion policy for lived‑experience voices in COLIVE‑MH.
• Creating a typology of psychiatric measure impacts.
• Project‑managing the ethnographic sub‑team and coaching lived‑experience fellows.
• Reporting to the Principal Investigators and ensuring timely service delivery.
• Co‑producing systematic reviews on PHQ‑9, GAD‑7, WHODAS‑12 and coordinating the RCADS review.

Qualifications:

• PhD in anthropology or related discipline, with post‑doctoral training preferable.
• Experience with ethnographic methods, mental‑health research, and public engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with lived‑experience partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• For UK candidates: eligibility to work in the UK (or limited leave) and full employment rights.

Grade G7 – £43,297.57 to £50,562.57 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. 35 hours per week. Fixed‑term to 30 Nov 2027.

Location:

Bloomsbury, London.

Submit an online application, CV, publications, and a supporting statement by 25 January 2026
. Interviews will be held in February 2026.

We welcome applications from lived‑experience service users and candidates from under‑represented groups. Sponsorship for non‑UK workers is available.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All suitable candidates will receive consideration regardless of sex, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or background. For selection, the criteria are: experience, skill, and expertise relevant to the role.