GREAT Research Assistant

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term post for 20 months working 28 hours per week.

The Gambling Research, Education and Treatment (GREAT) Centre, based at Swansea University, is a world-leading centre of excellence for research on gambling harm. We are looking for someone who will co-design and conduct experimental, lab-based and online gambling research studies on related topics in behavioural economics, behaviour analysis, and experimental psychopathology. This exciting opportunity will involve working closely with Prof. Simon Dymond, Director of the GREAT Centre to conduct, report, and disseminate research.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Applicants should include in their cover letter:

• A brief statement describing your experience with conducting research in either behavioural economics, behaviour analysis, or experimental psychopathology.

Closing Date: 12 June 2025

Interview Date: 26 June 2025

Informal Enquiries: Simon Dymond s.o.dymond@swansea.ac.uk

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