Part time Research Assistant in Psychology
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Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Research Assistant in Psychology who will assist with high quality research on a research project into communication with AI Chatbots under the direction and supervision of the principal investigator. You will support the day-to-day running of experimental psychology studies and contribute to data collection cleaning data analysis and literature reviewing. (This is a part time 0.8 fixed term contract until 31st July 2027)
About the Role
You will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and the wider project team to help set up and run research studies clean manipulate and analyse data and conduct literature reviews. The role will also involve contributing to research reports publications and written and verbal presentations as well as attending and actively participating in project addition you will contribute to the wider activities of the Psychology Department and School of Sciences comply with Health and Safety and other relevant internal procedures and undertake any other duties that support the successful delivery of the research programme
About You
- Working towards an undergraduate degree in psychology or other relevant social science discipline with a strong research methods component.
- Good knowledge and research experience in own area or specialism in particular quantitative social science research methods including surveys and experiments and quantitative data handling.
- Excellent ICT skills.
- A good undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as psychology or other relevant social science discipline with a strong research methods component.
- Experience in quantitative or experimental research in psychology communication human-computer interaction or other relevant subject areas.
- Experience of working in a research team environment.
For further information on the essential and desirable skills were looking for please refer to the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
Grade 5 - Starting from 23670 rising to 26402 per annum pro rata 29588 - 33002
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.
The role is available at 0.8 FTE (29.6 hours) and hybrid working with some weekly on campus time and some time working from home anticipated. Please note the role is not available on a fully remote basis and is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU including
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.
The role is available at 0.8 FTE (29.6 hours) and hybrid working with some weekly on campus time and some time working from home anticipated. Please note the role is not available on a fully remote basis and is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teachers Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: friendly policies including hybrid working flexible work environment on-site nursery and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments wellbeing support and advice and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits have a look at our rewards page: reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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