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    Research Associate - York, United Kingdom - University of York

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    Based at the University of York, you would lead a longitudinal study on language and ageing, including both younger and older bilingual adults. You would work closely together with Dr Angela de Bruin and other researchers on the project. Your responsibilities include supervising the project manager working on the project, setting up experiments, surveys, and focus groups, testing participants, analysing data, and disseminating the results through publications, conference presentations, and public engagement activities. As part of the project you will also work with clinical partners and people with cognitive impairment.

    Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

  • First degree and PhD (or equivalent experience) in Psychology, Linguistics, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a related discipline
  • Knowledge in experimental psychology and research techniques and methodologies, in particular knowledge of psycholinguistic research on bilingual production and comprehension
  • Experience of running experiments on bilingual language production
  • Experience of supervising other researchers (e.g., students or research assistants)
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to write up and present research to a high standard. You will have strengths in individual and collaborative research skills and in the use of statistical packages (using R) to analyse complex datasets.
  • Experience of independent and collaborative research, and of writing up research for publication.
  • Good attention to detail, commitment to high quality research, a collaborative ethos, and enthusiasm for the research area and project. You should have a positive attitude to, and willingness to work with, colleagues and students. You should have strong planning ability, an ability to meet deadlines, and a commitment to acquiring new knowledge and skills.
  • Interview date: 27 June 2024


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