The Benefits
* Salary of £33,002 - £35,608 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 you will contribute to the delivery of research activities across projects concerned with early intervention, caregiving relationships, and children's development and wellbeing.
The successful candidate will work closely with Dr Nicole Creasey as part of the Play in Early Life team, alongside Professor Christine O'Farrelly and Professor Paul Ramchandani, contributing to a portfolio of ongoing and developing research studies.
You will work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for intellectual input, skill development, and engagement with a dynamic and impactful research environment.
Additionally, you:
* Support the delivery of research projects
* Engage with diverse stakeholders, including families, local authorities, and third sector organisations
* Contribute to data collection and analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative)
* Assist with dissemination activities, including reports and publications
* Support project development and related research activities as required
About You
To be considered as a Research Assistant you will need:
A background in a relevant field (e.g. education, psychology, child development, or a related discipline) and experience in applied research. A 2.1 degree (BA/BSc or equivalent) is required or a Master's degree is desirable.
* Experience of conducting research in applied or community-based settings
* Strong organisational and project management skills
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience with mixed methods research (desirable but not essential)
* Ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including practitioners, families, and academic colleagues
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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