Faculty of Social Sciences
School of Psychology
Research Associate
Ref: RA2330
Salary on appointment will be £30,805 per annum, with an annual increment up to £37,174 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to join the School of Psychology to conduct studies on the sense of agency in social interactions. The project is funded by the Leverhulme Trust, and you will be working with the lead researcher Professor Andrew Bayliss and other team members. The project involves conducting experimental psychology and neuroimaging studies to examine actions in social contexts.
As a Research Associate you will contribute to the research programme, analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes.
You will have a degree in Psychology or a related discipline and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area and previous research experience would be advantageous.
This full-time post is available from 12 August 2025 on a fixed-term basis for 18 months.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 13 July 2025
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