Research Fellow in Social Psychology / Relationship Science

Fixed Term until 31/07/2028

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The role

ESRC funded project: Dyadic Nostalgia in Couple Relationships

We invite applications for a Research Fellow to join a team of psychologists working on the project Dyadic Nostalgia in Couple Relationships (ES/Z503642/1; fixed term contract for 42 months). The project is funded by the Economic & Social Research Council and will explore the role, dynamics and potential uses of the emotion of nostalgia in romantic couple relationships. The project includes a programme of quantitative and qualitative studies as well as a suite of activities and outputs to engage the public & key stakeholders (e.g., charities and relationship therapists).  

Key Responsibilities

The post-holder will:

• Conduct quantitative research with couples (e.g., surveys, daily diaries, experiments, behavioural observation).
• Co-supervise graduate research assistants working on two qualitative studies
• Collaborate with the team of investigators at the University of Surrey & University of Southampton
• Liaise with non-academic project partners as part of the project’s Advisory Group and impact activities
• Contribute to dissemination via international conferences, authorship on peer-reviewed publications, and public and stakeholder engagement

The post-holder will be based in the School of Psychology at the University of Surrey. The School of Psychology is a vibrant and welcoming community based on the beautiful Stag Hill campus in Guildford. The post-holder will be a member of the Social Psychology research group, which has expertise in social emotions, social equality, and relationships, and will collaborate with the Centre for Research on Self and Identity at the University of Southampton.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• A doctoral degree (or near completion) in psychology or a related discipline
• Experience in a range of quantitative research methods
• Strong statistical analysis skills
• Good skills in organisation, attention to detail, ethics, communication, and a balance of working independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• A developing publication record commensurate with your level of career

How to apply

Please apply on the University website with a CV and cover letter addressing the essential/desirable criteria. 

Job interviews will take place on Thursday 19^th December on campus or online to suit the candidate.

For informal inquiries, please contact:

Dr Erica Hepper, School of Psychology, University of Surrey, E.Hepper@surrey.ac.uk.

Further details

For more information & to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share & blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity & are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

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