Description ABOUT US Transforming lives through excellent education London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education. Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world. ABOUT THE POST This post is to support the ESRC UPIC project. This is a 30 month project examining the relationship between problem solving, environmental information and individual differences in problem solving and creativity. There will be a particularly focus on behaviours associated with the ADHD neurotype. The project involves placing participants in environments with meaningful resources and examining their performance across a range of tasks. You will work closely with the Senior Lecturer to conduct literature reviews, assist in designing and running participants at the Holloway Road Psychology Labs and undertaking quantitative and qualitative analysis of experimental data. This latter will be supported by a weeklong training session early in the contract. There will be opportunities to be involved more widely in the activities of the Neurodiversity Research Group as well as to attend key subject specific conferences. You must be educated to at least MSc level with a strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods. You will have a strong interest in cognitive psychology particularly higher cognitive functions such as problem solving and creativity. Experience in running in laboratory experiments is desirable. Closing Date: Friday, 13 March 2026 Interviews due to be held in week commencing 23 March 2026. HOW TO APPLY - Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision. - All applicants are additionally asked to submit an equality and diversity statement of up to one page, articulating how you will contribute to making our University more inclusive and what they have previously done to advance equality. - If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application. If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number Further information Job Description/Person Specification Summary Terms and Conditions Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and to complete a health assessment before they start work. Offers of employment are also conditional on receipt of satisfactory references and proof of qualifications held. At London Met we are building an institution aware of its purpose to drive not only individual social mobility but also broader community actualisation. We recognise that our diverse community is our greatest strength, and as such we strongly encourage applications from anyone who feels they are currently underrepresented within UK higher education. Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality at: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/