Research Assistant at Edge Hill University

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Projects Coordinator to join the Psychology Department to provide quality research support to enthusiastic teams of academics leading research projects. In particular, you will assist with the development of a project on the cognitive processes underpinning authoritarian dispositions in the non-clinical population and will work to develop and implement a series of behavioral experiments.

You will gain experience with all aspects of the research process which could serve as a springboard towards a PhD.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Dr. Valeria Occelli, Principal Investigator, at occelliv@edgehill.ac.uk.

About you

As Research Projects Coordinator, you will:

• Have experience in empirical research in cognitive psychology (e.g., experiment design and implementation, participant testing, dataset management).
• Have experience with data analysis software packages, such as SPSS or R. Programming skills would also be a benefit.
• Possess a good academic background (degree classification of 2;1) in Psychology or related discipline (e.g., neuroscience, cognitive science).
• Be proactive and highly motivated with excellent organisational skills, a willingness to learn and a keen interest in the topic.

Internal staff wishing to apply for a fixed term role as a secondment opportunity must discuss this with their existing line manager before applying.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

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About us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Further details:

Staff Recruitment, Payroll & Pension Services Helpdesk
Edge Hill University
recruitment@edgehill.ac.uk