"Research Associate"

School of Psychology

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £37,386 to £41,931 per annum

Grade: Grade 7

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Ends 31/08/2026

Release Date: Friday 28 June 2024

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 19 July 2024 (unless otherwise stated)

Reference: HSS-227-24-R

The School of Psychology is seeking to hire a Research Associate with expertise conducting research in political psychology and managing large datasets to work on the project ‘The psychology of public policy: Inequality, immigration and international relations (PSYPOL)’, under the direction of Dr Nikhil Sengupta. In this role, you will be responsible for data management, data analysis, dissemination of findings with press releases, conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications.

It is expected that the successful applicant will be highly familiar with major theories and research in political psychology (from either a political science, social psychology, or related background), and will have extensive experience with quantitative research methods (in particular, multilevel and longitudinal modelling). Familiarity with experiments, experience sampling, and network analysis, as well experience in applying multiple methods to a given research question is desirable.

As a Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:

developing, conducting and coordinating research as indicated in the grant proposal

writing up research for publication

helping manage the project’s largescale datasets

manage own research and administrative duties

What will you bring to the role?

a doctorate, or equivalent qualification in psychology (political psychology focus preferred), or related discipline

excellent record of publications

experience of managing large/complex datasets

high degree of initiative, independence and self-motivation 

What we can offer in return:

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

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

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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-227-24.