Research Associate
University of Birmingham - School of Psychology
| Location: | Birmingham |
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| Salary: | £32,546 to £35,116 (Starting salary) with potential progression once in post to £39,355 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 19th March 2025 |
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| Closes: | 26th March 2025 |
| Job Ref: | 105483 |
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £32,546 to £35,116 with potential progression once in post to £39,355
Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to September 2025
Background
To assist in research (by carrying out data collection or analyses) to create knowledge through providing research support for projects and research groups.
The Research Associate (RA) position is for a fixed term of 6-months under supervision of Dr Sanne van der Kleij. The RA will work on data analysis on existing data collected as part of a longitudinal study on children’s social cognitive development. The RA will also assist in preparing new funding applications by conducting a literature review. They will assist in day to day research activities, supporting the Centre for Developmental Science in organising education stakeholder seminars and with preparing summaries for practitioners.
Role Summary
- Work within specified research grants and/or projects
- Operate within area of specialism
- Contribute to publications
Main Duties
- Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as online data collection, literature reviews, and research interviews
- Analyse research data as directed
- Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
- Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods
- Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
- Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture
Person Specification
- Degree or equivalent in Psychology
- Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques, such as Structural Equation Modelling and/or Latent Profile Analysis in R or MPlus
- Experience of writing and publishing peer reviewed scientific papers/preprints
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly (including proficiency in English language).
- Ability to access and organise resources successfully
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Sanne van der Kleij, email: s.w.vanderkleij@bham.ac.uk
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