Research Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Location: Central Cambridge

We are seeking a part-time Research Assistant to join the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. The position is available for up to two days a week. The successful candidate will support research projects investigating adolescent behavioural and brain development and will work within Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore's research group. 

The Research Assistant will contribute to studies examining socio-cognitive processing during adolescence. Data will be collected in local schools in Cambridge and in the laboratory at the Department of Psychology. The role requires strong organisational and project management skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, and experience working with children, adolescents, parents and teachers. 

Key responsibilities will include programming experimental tasks and questionnaires, recruiting participants, supporting administrative tasks, collecting and analysing data, and assisting with the preparation of research outputs. The post-holder will also contribute to the general administrative activities of the research group. 

This is an in-person position based at the University of Cambridge (not hybrid). Occasional weekend data collection may be required; time off in lieu will be provided during the week. One of the projects forms part of a larger collaboration with the University of Cardiff, and occasional short visits to Cardiff will be expected (for which travel and accommodation will be covered). 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, sjblakemore@psychol.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PJ49254 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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