The Benefits
* Salary of £34,610 - £46,049 per annum
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family-friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries)
* An auto‑enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution
* University Staff Counselling Service
* Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores
* Schemes to support relocation
The Role
As a Research Assistant / Research Associate, you will support the delivery of applied research projects focused on early childhood development and early intervention.
You will contribute to the planning, co‑ordination and day‑to‑day running of studies, supporting activities such as study design, recruitment, data collection and analysis.
Working closely with academic leads and external partners, you will help ensure research is delivered effectively across community, education and health settings.
You will also engage with stakeholders, including local authorities, third sector organisations and families, contributing to co‑production activities and helping translate research into meaningful insights and outputs.
* Maintain accurate data management and ensure compliance with regulations
* Contribute to reports, presentations and research outputs
* Act as a point of contact for project enquiries
* Travel to study sites as required
This role requires a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Where the successful applicant does not yet hold a PhD, they will be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5) in a Research Associate post.
About You
To be considered as a Research Assistant / Research Associate, you will need:
* Evidence of interest in the research topic (early intervention or parent‑child relationships) or research methodologies (implementation science, rapid research evaluation, co‑production, or knowledge mobilisation and policy engagement)
* Experience delivering, managing or supporting research projects in applied research contexts (early years, education, mental health, or social care)
* Experience developing, implementing or contributing to mixed‑method research studies
* Knowledge of mixed methods research methodologies, coproduction, and complex data analysis
* An understanding of research governance, ethics, and data protection / data management and workplace confidentiality requirements
* A PhD degree (or be close to completion) in developmental psychology or a closely related field, or equivalent experience
Legal
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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