Research Associate in Psychology

Job Title: Research Associate in Psychology
Department/School: School of Psychology
Campus: Coleraine
Salary: £32,314 - £35,898 pro rata per annum
Duration: Fixed-term until 30th September 2025 / Part-time, 0.6 FTE
Closing Date: 12th January 2025 at 23:30
Reference Number: 033103

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation
and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural
development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research
and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The post holder will contribute to two mixed methods research projects exploring the
psychology of pain. The first employs a mixed-method, experimental approach to explore
cognitive predictors of pain tolerance. The second is a questionnaire study exploring the pain
experiences of individuals with learning disabilities. They will be involved in the collection and
analysis of quantitative and qualitative data for both projects.

We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department /
Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if
required for certain posts.

- ABOUT YOU -

The postholder will be required to have:

- Undergraduate degree in Psychology which is accredited by the British Psychological Society
or equivalent
- Doctorate in Psychology (completed or near completion, i.e. thesis submitted)
- Experience of managing quantitative and qualitative research projects

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The School of Psychology holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our
commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means
on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family
friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections
of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on
merit.

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