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Research Associate
School of Psychology
| Location: |
Canterbury |
| Salary: |
£38,205 to £42,978
per annum
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| Grade: |
Grade 7 |
| Post Type: |
Full Time |
| Contract Type: |
Fixed Term
- 24 Months
|
| Release Date: |
Monday 19 August 2024
|
| Closing Date: |
23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 18 September 2024
(unless otherwise stated)
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| Interview Date: |
Friday 04 October 2024
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| Reference: |
HSS-231-24-R |
Do you have experience in managing quantitative data sets, and conducting advanced statistical analysis? Are you a independent and self-motivated researcher? If so, this role in the School of Psychology could be ideal for you.
We invite applications for a Research Associate position to work on an exciting Leverhulme Foundation-funded research project led by Professor Giner-Sorolla. This two-year project seeks to explore the causes, benefits, and drawbacks of perceiving occupations collectively as "heroic." This phenomenon, observed during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the portrayal of police, military, and first responders, will be examined through a series of validation studies, correlational studies, and experimental studies using paid representative online samples from the UK.
As a Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:
- Managing and analysing the project’s datasets, including preparation for open access
- Assisting in research design and interpretation
- Helping to develop presentations and articles based on project findings
- Presenting the findings at conferences and manage online dissemination of results
What will you bring to the role?
- PhD qualification (or equivalent qualification/experience) in Psychology or related discipline (completed, or submitted by interview date)
- Experience in designing and conducting correlational and/or experimental quantitative research
- Experience with writing and publication process in quality peer-reviewed journals
- Excellent oral and visual presentation skills
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
- hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
- 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
- excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
- retailer and wellbeing discounts via Edenred Reward Gateway
- on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets
- study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
- support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- training and development opportunities at all levels
- on-site parking
We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number HSS-231-24-R.
Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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