Postdoctoral Research Associate

Fixed Term for 24 months 

Agile working (blend of home and office based)/ Arrangements for job share would be considered

The Opportunity

A 24-month fixed-term full time Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at the School of Psychology at Keele University. The successful candidate will join the research project Developing an Art-Based Public Engagement and Advocacy Model for Transforming Social Norms on Gender-Based Violence in the Andean Region (ARTS-CHANGE) led by Dr Huseyin Cakal. 

The successful candidate will have experience in co-creative (involvement of and engagement with the entire spectrum of stakeholders) projects. They are also expected to have a strong track record of conceptualising, designing, executing field experiments, qualitative studies, and standard survey-based studies. You will have an advantage if you have demonstrable experience in intergroup relations, mental health and well-being among disadvantaged communities and are familiar with structural equation modelling (cross-sectional and longitudinal designs). Fluency in written and spoken Spanish will be an additional advantage

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/ 

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles. 

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link. 

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Huseyin Cakal on h.cakal@keele.ac.uk. 

Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 23^rd March 2025

Interviews will be held on: 22^nd April 2025 – starting at 1pm

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