Research Assistant in Developmental Psychology - Stirling, United Kingdom - University of Stirling

University of Stirling

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Stirling, United Kingdom

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Description

Post Details
Part time (0.75 FTE)
Fixed term for 12 months

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 21 August 2023.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.

The Post

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities, in cooperation with the Faculty of Natural Sciences is offering a fixed term, 12 month contract on a part time basis (0.75 FTE) as Research Assistant on the multidisciplinary research project entitled 'Agency, Rationality and Epistemic Defeat' funded by the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship scheme.

The Research Assistant will work in collaboration with Dr Giacomo Melis (Philosophy, Principal Investigator), Dr Kirsten Blakey (Developmental Psychology, Postdoctoral Research Fellow) Dr Eva Rafetseder (Developmental Psychology, Co-Investigator) and Dr Zsófia Virányi (Animal Cognition, Co-Investigator) of the Messerli Research Institute (University of Veterinary medicine, Vienna) on a multidisciplinary research project entitled 'Agency, Rationality and Epistemic Defeat' funded by the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship scheme.

Outline of the Project

Description of Duties

Assisting in supervising student research assistants
Taking responsibility for participant recruitment including establishing and maintaining good relationships required to facilitate this
Contribute to quantitative data analysis and management of datasets
Have regular meetings with the project team to track progress, resolve any practical, technical or analytical issues
Contribute to manuscript preparation as a coauthor
Contributing to the public engagement activities of the project

Essential Criteria

Honours degree (minimum 2:1) or Masters degree in Psychology
Proficient use of Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook) and statistical software (R) for the analysis of quantitative data
Experience of experimental data collection with young children
Strong organisational, data management, and data analysis skills
Evidence of selfmotivation and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to set and meet deadlines
Demonstrable ability to identify problems and propose solutions
Flexibility and enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop new skills

Desirable Criteria

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology
Experience of software to develop and/or deliver experimental stimuli (PsychoPy, Tobii Pro Lab, E-Prime)
Experience using eyetracking equipment
Experience in drafting papers for publication and reportwriting
Experience of working in a research or knowledge exchange environment
Experience of student supervision

Behaviours and Competencies

The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

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Managing self and personal skills

Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.

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Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
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Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
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Embracing change
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
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Using resources effectively
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.
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Engaging with the wider context
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.
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Developing self and others
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development.

Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.

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Working together
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
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Achieving Results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe - addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society.

Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an