Research Assistant (755743)

To assist in the delivery of research activities as part of a team, working within an established CBTi research programme under the general supervision of senior colleagues. Specifically, you will work closely with the Professor of Clinical Sleep Research to co-develop a neurodivergent-affirming sleep intervention for individuals with ASD.

FTE: 0.4 (14 hours/week)
Term: Fixed Term (12 months)

The Department of Psychological Sciences and Health is looking to recruit a part-time Research Assistant (at Grade 6) to work on a project funded by the Centre for Autism Research in Education at Strathclyde. The overall aim of the project is to co-develop and refine a tailored sleep intervention to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through a programme of stakeholder-driven workshops. As the Research Assistant, you will lead this project, supported by colleagues from the Strathclyde Sleep Centre, and you will also be expected to contribute more generally to the Strathclyde Sleep Centre’s research and teaching agenda.

To be considered for the role, you must hold an undergraduate degree in psychology and a master’s degree in psychology. You will have knowledge and experience of undertaking independent or supervised research work in psychology, you will be able to plan and prioritise your own workload, and you will be able to work within a team environment. You will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to listen and engage with a range of different professional / community groups and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences. Crucially, you will have experience of qualitative data collection and analyses and a working knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia (CBTi).

Formal interviews for this post will be held on 13 November 2025.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Professor Leanne Fleming, (l.fleming@strath.ac.uk).

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