Research Fellow in Psychology

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position in the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. The Research Fellow will provide research support to Dr Doug Martin during his tenure as Head of School.

The successful candidate will directly support all aspects of Dr Martin’s research.

This position is particularly suited to someone who enjoys academic writing, as a core aspect of the day-to-day activities will be producing manuscripts for submission to leading international journals. The Research Fellow will lead and collaborate on the preparation of manuscripts for projects at different stages in the research cycle; some projects have completed datasets, some projects require additional data be collected, some projects have not yet begun data collection, and some projects are still in the early stages of development. The ability to write well and the capacity to produce polished drafts efficiently are both essential to this role.

The position is also suited to someone who is interested in pursuing psychological questions beyond traditional academic boundaries. The Research Fellow will be involved in interdisciplinary research projects with collaborators from a diverse range of other academic subjects (e.g., Computing Science, Linguistics, Philosophy); much of this interdisciplinary research will focus on human-AI interaction. The Research Fellow will also be involved in pursuing projects that have potential for societal impact (e.g., intergenerational communication).

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 salary scale £37,099 per annum - £44,263 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Doug Martin, Head of School (doug.martin@abdn.ac.uk).

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number:  PSY059R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 23 October 2023

The School of Psychology embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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