Research Fellow (1044318JW)

We require a part-time, postgraduate-student research assistant (RA) at two days per week (0.4 FTE at Grade 4/Spine Point 27) for approximately seven months (mid-August, 2018 – mid-March, 2019) to work on a project funded by the Association for Psychological Science.   

Duties include (but are not necessarily limited to):

Working alongside the technical team to provide assistance in setting up a website that will implement a practice learning schedule and collect questionnaire measures. Assistance preparing two experimental tests on the learned material. Assistance generating questions and statements on module content that will be used for the practice sessions. Analysis of the practice-session data, the experimental-test data, the individual difference measures.Associating the experimental scores and measures to scores on the module final exam and Blackboard behaviour (e.g., viewings of lecture material). Managing and responding to issues raised by students who are engaging in learning practice.Assistance preparing a final version of the website for widespread use upon project completion.

Psychology is an ambitious and successful School, as well as a friendly and positive place to work. The appointed individual will join a highly collegiate and professional team who are keen to share expertise, provide mentorship, and support professional development. The School values diversity and equality. It recognises that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. 

If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact Phil Higham (higham@soton.ac.uk) or Julie Hadwin (jah7@soton.ac.uk).

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 1044318JW on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 13 Aug 2018
Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise