Research Associate - School of Psychology - 104016 - Grade 6

Research Associate - School of Psychology - 104016 - Grade 6

Job description

Summary

- Work within specified research grants and / or projects
- Operate within area of Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience
- Contribute to publications

Main Duties

- Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
- Analyse research data as directed
- Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
- Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods
- Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
- Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines






- Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
- Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture

Person Specification

- Degree or equivalent in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or related fields, as well as experience with behavioural experiments
- A master’s degree, coding skills, and experience with eye-tracking, EEG, or MEG are desirable but not necessary
- Practical experience of recruiting and testing participants
- Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively
- Ability to access and organise resources successfully
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly

▶️ Research Associate - School of Psychology - 104016 - Grade 6
🖊️ University of Birmingham
📍 United Kingdom