Research Assistant - Psychology (ADHD Studies)

The School of Applied Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University is recognised for the quality of the educational provision we offer, the employability of our graduates and the international reputation and partnerships we have.

The Psychology department has significant modern laboratory and research facilities to support the group’s teaching and interdisciplinary research activities, including the Centre for Mind and Creativity Research, and Migration and Mobility Research Network.

Currently, we have an opportunity for a Research Assistant to join us and assist with research investigating the experiences of people with ADHD in the workplace, collecting and managing data in accordance with the study and assisting with analysis and interpretation of results.

The Role:

As Research Assistant, you will have the opportunity to use your experience of qualitative research and Psychology background to assist with a new and meaningful study, that aims to understand individual lived experiences of people with ADHD in the workplace.

As someone who has studied Psychology at either undergraduate or postgraduate level, your knowledge of qualitative methods of analysis will serve you well as you take part in the recruitment of participants for the study and assist with the collection and management of interview data.

The skills will also allow you to assist with data analysis and interpretation of results, as well as contribute to the production of reports and publications, which will potentially compliment your experience as an early academic in the field of Psychology.

We anticipate that you will have excellent organisational and people skills and this role will allow you to utilise these to full effect, as you proactively manage your workload and actively participate as a valued member of the research team, attending and contributing to relevant meetings as appropriate.

Laterally, you will be involved in a valuable study that aims to identify key areas affecting people with ADHD in the workplace, of which data could potentially be used to make changes that positively impacts the lives of the individuals effected.

What we will need from you:

• Undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related field
• Experience of conducting qualitative interviews and methods of analysis
• Experience of participant recruitment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and report writing skills.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and time management skills, with flexible approach to working.

For a full role profile and comprehensive list of duties please click here.

Benefits we offer: 

Annual leave entitlement based on 46 days (pro-rated accordingly), contributory pension of 17.6%, flexible working and professional development opportunities. Further information regarding our excellent benefits can be viewed here.

Additional information:

Salary:                  Grade 4 - £30,505 – £32,296 p/a (pro rata) – depending on experience.

Contract:              Fixed-Term – Until end of June 2025

Hours:                  120 Guaranteed Hours

Closing Date:       16^th February 2025

Interviews:          Week commencing 24^th February 2025

The University holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. More details can be found here. We are a flexible Employer.

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