Graduate Assistant/Technician in Psychology

37 hours per week

We are seeking to recruit a graduate who has successfully completed a Psychology Degree, recognised by the British Psychological Society. Completion of or near completion of a post-graduate qualification in psychology would be an additional advantage. The successful applicant will have knowledge of psychology laboratory equipment/resources and procedures, including the use of statistical packages. The successful applicant will work collaboratively and supportively with an established team of Psychology academics to support high quality input into the Psychology Subject area at Birmingham Newman University. The successful applicant will play a key role in demonstrating psychology equipment/psychological resources/statistical software/analysis in workshops/seminar/tutorials. They will have the ability to work collaboratively and independently and with limited supervision.  

Short summary of main essential criteria 

• To ensure maintenance of equipment is carried out and provide advice regarding procurement as necessary.
• To research and source appropriate and innovative resources such as equipment/tests/psychological resources, books and journals for psychology use.
• To contribute to psychology workshop/seminar/tutorials in the capacity of demonstrating psychology resources (e.g., equipment/psychological resources/statistical software/analysis) as appropriate.
• To liaise with academic members of the team to provide advice and support to students engaged in project work in relation to technology enhanced, technical hardware and test bank resources.

Please refer to the job description for further details. 

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact the Head of Psychology, Dr Lorna Dodd at l.dodd@staff.newman.ac.uk to discuss the role further.  

Please click 'Apply’ button above to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application form and for further details about this role. Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.

(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).

Closing date for applications: 21 March 2025

Interviews will take place: w/c 28 April 2025

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days’ annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.

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