Role
This post will work alongside 2x Research Trainees and 1x Project Administrator. Beyond this, the project, led by Professor Henderson as PI comprises a large and multidisciplinary project team of developmental and cognitive psychologists, social psychologists, psychiatrists, neuroscientists, data analysts, educators and clinical trials experts, as well as health professionals from Health Professionals for Safe Screens UK and The Sleep Charity. As Research Associate on this project, you will be required to:
1. Conduct research under the supervision of senior colleagues and to contribute to the production of research.
2. Contribute directly to the dissemination and impact of this research.
3. Assist in the identification and development of potential areas of research and the development of proposals for independent or collaborative research projects.
The post is to start as soon as possible and no later than June 2026 and is a fixed term contract from January 2026 to December 2028, with the possibility of end date extension with a later start date.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
4. The postholder will have a PhD in Psychology or a relevant discipline.
5. They will have knowledge in one or more topics relevant to the project, and knowledge and experience of a range of research techniques and methods directly relevant to the project.
Full details of the main qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications essential to the post are provided in the Person Specification.
Interview date: To be confirmed