Research Associate in Health Psychology
The Department of Psychology is seeking a skilled and highly motivated post‑doctoral research associate to support a work package on an NIHR‑funded project led by the University of Stirling, aiming to develop and test optimal alcohol product warning labels.
The work‑package will use iterative, multi‑modal, theory‑driven testing to identify the best‑performing optimised labels and examine their influence on alcohol purchasing, visual attention and key mechanisms of impact (e.g., changing attitudes, knowledge).
About The Role
* Design, preparation and piloting of research materials, including online experiments, a longitudinal experiment and an eye‑tracking study.
* Recruitment and data collection (in‑person and online).
* Analysis of the data according to open science practices.
* Preparation of high quality manuscripts for publication.
The post holder will work closely with the work‑package lead at the University of Bath (Dr Inge Kersbergen), the University of Bristol lead and Research Associate, and the wider project team largely based at the University of Stirling, with regular online meetings and occasional in‑person meetings approximately twice yearly.
The post holder will also be instrumental in developing reports for dissemination to policymakers and other key stakeholders, and will join Bath’s Addiction and Mental Health Research Group (BATH AIM) with support for career development opportunities.
We Welcome Applications From Candidates Who Have
* A PhD in Psychology or a related discipline.
* Experience or interest in the field of health and/or experimental psychology.
* Experience designing, running and analysing data from eye‑tracking studies and online experiments.
* Excellent team‑working, communication and time‑management skills.
* Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded.
* A driving licence and willingness to drive the research van is desirable.
Additional Information
The position is full time (36.5 hours per week) on a fixed‑term basis for 21 months. As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.
The post holder may be involved in testing off‑site using the University of Bristol’s mobile research van.
Benefits
* Free counselling services through Health Assured.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
* Staff discount at Team Bath gym.
* Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees.
* Staff discount on language courses.
* Generous employer contributory pension schemes.
* Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days.
* Wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more.
* Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath.
* Local discounts and more.
* A family‑friendly workplace.
* Excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce.
* Relocation allowance.
* Visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
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Additional EEO Statements
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. The University is an accredited Disability Confident Leader, an autism‑friendly university, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
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