University of Cambridge
Research Position

Research Associate in Applied Social Cognition (Fixed Term)

Deadline
Nov 17, 2024
Expired
Location
N/A
United Kingdom
Employment
Fixed-term The funds
Negotigation
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 26, 2024
Offered salary£36,024-£44,263

About the role

Research Associate in Applied Social Cognition (Fixed Term)

An EPSRC-funded collaborative project aims to detect behaviour in crowds that signals violence. The appointed person will work at the Department of Psychology in central Cambridge.

They will have a PhD in a relevant topic (perception, social cognition, applied psychology, or similar) and need to pass security screening carried out by UKRI Government (NSTIx), to be appointed.

Experience using Matlab/Python or similar for image manipulation, or familiarity with machine learning basics desirable, but not essential. Main duties will be identification of key behaviours and creation of stimulus libraries.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 August 2026 in the first instance.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

For informal inquiries, please contact Gregory Davis at [email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday 17th November 2024 at 12 Midnight

Interviews: Week commencing 18th November 2024

Please quote reference PJ43804 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Further information
  • Further Information Document
  • Department/Location

    Department of Psychology, Cambridge City Centre

    Salary

    £36,024-£44,263

    Reference

    PJ43804

    Category

    Research

    Published

    25 October 2024

    Closing date

    17 November 2024

    How to apply

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