The Department of Psychology Research Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the Department Research Leadership team, Principal Investigators (PIs) and research teams across a variety of projects in the department.
This dynamic role will involve providing essential administrative, co-ordination, and communications support across multiple research initiatives.
In addition to supporting specific research projects, a key focus of the role will be supporting the Psychology Research Leadership team in implementing the department's research strategy-enhancing research impact, improving research quality, and fostering a supportive and inclusive research culture.
This may be through activities such as supporting the organisation of events for stakeholders, recording evidence of impact, and managing our successful student research apprenticeship scheme.
As part of a team supporting research in Psychology, you will be working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and adapting to the evolving needs of different research projects.
You will have the opportunity to shape and streamline processes, ensuring that projects run efficiently and effectively, whilst being flexible and responsive to the unique demands of each initiative.
This role requires excellent organisational skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to think creatively and work independently.
As Research Coordinator you will be an integral part of an innovative and impactful academic environment.
You'll gain valuable experience working with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to the success of our research.
The role offers opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and involvement in diverse and exciting projects.
What we are looking for
* First degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject
* Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Experience in administrative support or project coordination including knowledge of budget and data management, ideally in a research or academic environment
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
* Proactive, flexible, and able to use initiative to solve problems and adapt to changing project needs
* A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work independently when necessary
* Understanding of, or experience working in, psychological research is desirable
Additional information
There is currently a similar opportunity open in Humanities & Social Sciences ( ED12668 Research Project Co-ordinator - Jobs at Bath ), and we encourage candidates to consider applying for both roles. Please complete an application form for each role to be considered for both positions. Please note that the application process is the same for both roles and you can duplicate your responses to the questions.#
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emily Taylor ( et347@bath.ac.uk ).
What we can offer you:
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* Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
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* An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
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