Research Assistant - "Exploring male undergraduate experiences of studying Psychology"
Research Assistant - "Exploring male undergraduate experiences of studying Psychology"
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Job Description
A brief overview of the role
We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic research assistant to work with us (Dr Kate Bailey Dr Luke Holden and Prof Danielle Ropar) on a project to understand male UG Psychology student experiences within our School. It is well-known that there is a gender imbalance in studying Psychology at University with females making up 80% of the current undergraduate student body. We are aware that perceiving oneself to be part of a minority within a group can have an impact on an individuals experiences and would like to know more about how this might impact on our male UG students in the School.
We have already interviewed a sample of current and recently graduated male Psychology students and gleaned some very interesting insights. We are now keen to use these findings to develop some initiatives to support male Psychology students in the School and would like a student partner to continue the work with us on this project. There is some degree of flexibility in the exact tasks and activities you will be involved with as we are keen for the successful student to help shape the project; however indicative duties are indicated below.
Start Date:18/06/2025
End Date: 09/07/2025
Working Hours:Approx 38 hours in total; this can be worked in a single week or spread out across weeks until the end date
Pay Rate: 16.78 per hour plus holiday pay
Location: School of Psychology/Remote
Dress Code: Casual
Duties and responsibilities
We are keen for the successful candidate to help us shape this project with their own insights; however likely tasks for this role will include:
- Research (via a literature search) on initiatives to support students studying as part of a (gender) minority.
- Co-development of initiatives/ a schedule of events to support male UG Psychology students in the School for the next academic year.
- Drafting measures (e.g. survey feedback forms) to evaluate the initiatives created for example through Qualtrics software.
- Help with recruitment of participants.
- Processing and interpretation of interview data (i.e. qualitative data).
Attributes required for the role:
Above all we would like to work with a student who has a genuine interest in collaborating with us and feels that they have insights to share that they can contribute to the project.
To apply you must be a Psychology student.
In addition we are seeking applicants who:
- Are passionate about enhancing the student experience for all students in Psychology.
- Have an interest in issues relating to Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
- Can demonstrate their developing interest and skills in research especially searching and reviewing literature.
- Can think creatively and critically to suggest solutions to challenges.
- Have experience with or willingness to learn Qualtrics survey software.
- Can communicate and collaborate professionally with staff and students.
What can we offer you:
- The chance to work on a project which will have real positive benefits for Psychology students in the coming months/years!
- The opportunity to further develop your research skills (e.g. literature reviewing data processing and analysis).
- A flexible approach to work. While we would ideally like to meet with the successful applicant in person during the role much of the work (or all if necessary) can be carried out remotely.
- The opportunity to develop valuable graduate competencies such as: professional team-working and collaboration; an understanding of EDI issues in Higher Education; project management; problem solving; communication and digital skills.
Application Instructions:
If this sounds like the role for you then please apply by using the Apply Now button. When completing your application please ensure you follow the below instructions:
In step 1 of the application (Job Application Questions) please state See covering letter in the open text boxes unless there is more information you wish to add.
Where you are asked to upload supporting documents please upload a brief (1-2 page) covering letter providing the following information:
- Your Course and Year of Study.
- An outline (approx. 200-300 words) of why you are interested in the role.
- For example this might include any interest you have in the project itself or in research more generally or in supporting students in Higher Education. You can draw on your own experiences as a student and/or mention how this role might fit with any personal/professional development aims or potential career plan if relevant.
- An outline (approx. 200-300 words) of what you think you can bring to this role.
- For example this might include experience from any activities you have already taken part in either on your degree programme or extra-curricular that you think would help you in this role. You could give examples of relevant skills or attributes how you have used these to your advantage in the past and how you think they would contribute to the role.
You do NOT need to upload a CV as part of your application (unless you wish to).
Application Closing Date:05/06/2025. Please note we may close the applications early.
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Our University is a supportive inclusive caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures ethnicities and beliefs indeed this very diversity is vital to our success it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK Europe and from across the globe.
Further information:
The University of Nottingham will ask you whether you have any unspent criminal convictions as part of our pre-assignment checks. If the position you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 you will be asked to confirm both spent and unspent convictions at the point of offer. Examples of such posts include clinical medical and allied health roles roles involving childcare services. A DBS check may also be required.
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What Next:To apply for this vacancy please click Apply Now to complete your details.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
