Research Associate

Salary on appointment will be £30,805 per annum, with an annual increment up to £37,174 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to join the School of Psychology to conduct studies on the sense of agency in social interactions. The project is funded by the Leverhulme Trust, and you will be working with the lead researcher Professor Andrew Bayliss and other team members. The project involves conducting experimental psychology and neuroimaging studies to examine actions in social contexts.
 
As a Research Associate you will contribute to the research programme, analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes. 

You will have a degree in Psychology or a related discipline and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area and previous research experience would be advantageous.  

This full-time post is available from 12 August 2025 on a fixed-term basis for 18 months.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 13 July 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

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