Post Doctoral Research Assistant

We are looking for a post-doctoral research assistant in Psychology for an exciting opportunity to be involved in a project funded by the Leverhulme Trust. The post is a full time position for 12 months from 1.10.25. The PDRA will work closely with Dr. Sunae Kim – and with Prof. Charles Hulme (Oxford Brookes, UK) and Prof. Paul Harris (Harvard, USA). The project will investigate how children of ages 5 to 8 allocate effort flexibly.

The candidate will be primarily responsible for recruiting families, data collection (mostly via zoom sessions) and the day-to-day running of the project. They will be included as co-authors on manuscripts and will be fully supported in presenting the work at conferences.

Essential qualifications and qualities:

• A good undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in psychology or a related discipline;
• Have a post-graduate qualification (or be nearing completion);
• Highly motivated, well-organised and detail oriented;
• Good communication skills both written and spoken;
• A strong background in statistics and substantial experience conducting quantitative research.
• Experience with research related to the project will be advantageous but is not essential.
• A background in cognitive and/or developmental psychology is preferred.

For an informal discussion about the position please email Dr. Sunae Kim: s.kim@brookes.ac.uk

*Please note: the successful applicant will need to be subject to a background disclosure check (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value, and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

As a result of the immigration changes that came into effect from 22 July 2025 this role will potentially not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored skilled worker visa under the points based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route. 

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