Join the Carer Harm research team
Are you interested in working as a carer co-researcher?
We are looking for people who have experience of caring for a family member to join our study team, researching a sensitive issue: harm experienced by families affected by serious mental illness.
We are looking for people who have experience of caring for a family member to join our study team, researching a sensitive issue: harm experienced by families affected by serious mental illness. We are looking for people to work between 2 and 4 days a month on the project, although there will be flexibility in how these days are organised.
Co-researchers will be required to travel to the University of Birmingham at times, whilst other elements of the work can be completed remotely. The position is until September 2027. This is a paid role and co-researchers will be paid at NIHR rates.
Co-researchers will:
• Offer knowledge and experience of the issues being researched
• Assist with data analysis of Independent Investigation Reports
• Assist with data analysis of online carer communication
• Work alongside fellow co-researchers in group meetings and workshops
There will also be opportunity to:
• Attend wider research team meetings
• Attend and present at research conferences
• Contribute to the writing up of and dissemination of the study findings
Training will be provided, alongside regular mentoring support from the research team.
To apply, please outline the skills and experience you would bring to the role in no more than one A4 page and send expressions of interest and any questions to Dr Louise Isham.
Carer Harm study: advisory group roles
We are looking for advisors to work as part of a research project about harm experienced by families affected by serious mental illness.
We are looking for advisors to work as part of a research project about harm experienced by families affected by serious mental illness. We are interested in hearing from people with lived and/or professional experience. Advisors will attend 4 meetings over between December 2026 and September 2027.
Advisors will also be asked to review some study documents in between meetings. Two meetings will be held in person and two remotely. Travel expenses will be covered plus fees for lived experience contributors, at NIHR rates.
To apply, please outline the skills and experience you would bring to the role in no more than one A4 page. Please send expressions of interest and any questions to Dr Louise Isham.