Research Associate (CH11623)

Job title Research Associate

Department Psychology

Salary Starting from £37,099, rising to £44,263

Grade Grade 7

Contract Type Full Time, Fixed Term

Placed on Friday 19 April 2024

Closing date Sunday 05 May 2024

Interview date Tuesday 14 May 2024

Reference CH11623

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The Department of Psychology at University of Bath is seeking a highly motivated social scientist at the early stages of their research career to contribute to two ongoing research projects.

You will work with academics in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science and professional service staff who are involved in 'research about research'. The first will relate to the development of research culture in Universities and the second to citation practices. Support with student supervision and supporting the development of applications for research funding may also be required.

In this role, you will support the conduct, review and assessment of literature and the development of the associated publications

This post is fixed term for an expected duration of 6 months.

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

This Research Associate role will run for an expected duration of 6 months. The post is aimed at an individual that has a relevant social science PhD qualification with evidenced experience of supporting systematic approaches to literature reviews, open research practices, and publication.

For further information please contact Professor Julie Barnett ([email protected])

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.

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We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details will be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.