Research Assistant

at  Durham University

Research Assistant (Job Number: 24001882)
Department of Psychology
Grade 6: - £15,252.51 per annum, which is pro rata the full-time salary of £30,505
Fixed Term - Part Time
Contract Duration: 2 years 10 months
Contracted Hours per Week: 17.5
Working Arrangements: TBC
Closing Date: 04-Nov-2024, 5:59:00 PM
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Please note that the successful applicant will require DBS disclosure. Further info: https://bit.ly/3DP5K8y

THE ROLE

The fixed-term Research Assistant (RA) position is available 2.5 days per week (50% FTE) in the Department of Psychology at Durham University until 30 September 2027 – with the possibility of an extension to make the position a 36-month (three year) one. The successful candidate will join the research project “Learning to Innovate: Development and Diversity” led by Dr Bruce Rawlings, in collaboration with Professor Cristine Legare (University of Texas at Austin), funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and National Science Foundation (NSF). The project aim is to investigate the cognitive processes and educational experiences that support the development of tool innovation in children across geographically and educationally diverse populations

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To understand and convey information which needs careful explanation to the team or group of people through presentations, discussions and meetings which contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
• Work alongside other Masters and Postdoctoral Research Associates who are contributing towards the project.
• To write up results of research work, present information on research progress and outcomes to bodies supervising research in a clear and accurate manner.
• To analyse or undertake basic research by deciding how best to apply existing methodology according to overall context and objectives.
• To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.
• To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.
• To contribute to the planning of research projects.
• To assist in contributing to support student projects on the use of research methods and equipment.
• To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.
• To engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.
• To engage in continuing professional development by attending relevant training and development courses.