Research Fellow - School of Psychology - 107074 - Grade 7 at University of Birmingham

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

46049.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Data Analysis, Writing Funding Applications, Literature Reviews, Data Collection, Cognitive Development, Social-Emotional Development, Executive Function Development, Neurodiversity, Model Development, Technique Development, Research Dissemination, Student Supervision, Analytical Capability, Communication, Project Management

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Position Details School of Psychology Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822 Grade: 7 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to April 2028 Closing date: 12th March 2026 UK travel may be required for this role Background To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge in the field of early cognitive and social-emotional development, by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research programme and/or specific research project. Role Summary * Work within research grants held by Dr Alexandra Hendry * Contribute to writing funding applications on the topic of early executive function development and/or neurodiversity * Analyse and interpret research findings and results from existing data * Collect pilot data and demonstrate proof of concept for new methods Main Duties The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below. * Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, under the mentorship of Dr Alexandra Hendry * Contribute to writing bids for research funding on the topic of early executive function development and/or neurodiversity * Analyse and interpret existing data (performance data, behavioural observations, parent report) * Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding * Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc * Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline * Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods, relating to early executive functions, motor skills, and parent-child play * Undertake management/administration arising from research * Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration * Contribute to Public and Patient Involvement and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University * Collect research data from toddlers and parents, using a range of methods * Conduct literature reviews * Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters * Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research * Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines * Promote equality and value diversity, acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture. Person Specification * First degree in area of specialism and a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications * High level analytical capability * Ability to communicate complex information clearly through written means (from emails to social media posts, to scientific publications) and verbal means (such as conversations with child- and parent-participants and presentations to conferences) * Fluency in models, techniques or methods relevant to the measurement of cognitive and social-emotional development, and ability to contribute to developing new ones * Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively * Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes * Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project * Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort * Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly DBS required The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance prior to appointment. Informal enquiries to Alexandra Hendry, email: a.hendry@bham.ac.uk [a.hendry@bham.ac.uk] Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview. We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website [https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/about/equality/index.aspx].

Responsibilities

The role involves contributing to the creation of knowledge in early cognitive and social-emotional development by undertaking activities within an established research programme, including developing research objectives and analyzing existing data. Main duties also encompass contributing to writing funding applications, disseminating findings, and supervising students on research-related work.