Research Associate

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 24 Months

Interview Date: Friday 04 October 2024 

Do you have experience in managing quantitative data sets, and conducting advanced statistical analysis? Are you a independent and self-motivated researcher? If so, this role in the School of Psychology could be ideal for you.

We invite applications for a Research Associate position to work on an exciting Leverhulme Foundation-funded research project led by Professor Giner-Sorolla. This two-year project seeks to explore the causes, benefits, and drawbacks of perceiving occupations collectively as "heroic." This phenomenon, observed during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the portrayal of police, military, and first responders, will be examined through a series of validation studies, correlational studies, and experimental studies using paid representative online samples from the UK.

As a Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:

• Managing and analysing the project’s datasets, including preparation for open access
• Assisting in research design and interpretation
• Helping to develop presentations and articles based on project findings
• Presenting the findings at conferences and manage online dissemination of results

What will you bring to the role?

• PhD qualification (or equivalent qualification/experience) in Psychology or related discipline (completed, or submitted by interview date)
• Experience in designing and conducting correlational and/or experimental   quantitative research
• Experience with writing and publication process in quality peer-reviewed journals
• Excellent oral and visual presentation skills

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
• retailer and wellbeing discounts via Edenred Reward Gateway
• on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets 
• study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• training and development opportunities at all levels
• on-site parking

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/  

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact: 

peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number HSS-231-24-R.

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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