Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE07: £39,347-£46,974 per annum, pro-rata if part-timeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Science/School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language SciencesFull time: 35 hours per week, opportunity to appoint at part time hoursFixed-term: for 5 months; please note there is an opportunity to appoint at part time hours, in which case the duration shall be adjusted accordinglyWe are seeking to appoint a fixed term Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our Psychology Department to assist on Professor Sarah MacPherson’s Leverhulme funded project, “I’m still learning: Collaborative learning in person and remotely in aging”.The Opportunity:We are seeking a candidate with expertise in the experimental study of learning and/or memory is available in the Department of Psychology, School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences.This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious researcher to join a Leverhulme-funded project, “I’m still learning: Collaborative learning in person and remotely in aging” (Principal Investigator: Professor Sarah MacPherson). This project aims to identify the factors influencing success of collaborative learning in older adults. The post holder will collaborate with the team to examine whether there are comparable benefits when older adults learn remotely using communication technology such as Skype or WhatsApp video calling compared to face-to-face interactions.Please note we are willing to consider applications for part time hours so if this is of interest please state in your cover letter, alongside expected work volume. Should a role be offered on a part time basis, please note the fixed term end date shall be suitably adjusted to accommodate this change. Salaries shall also be pro-rated as required.The role shall be based within the Psychology Building, 7 George Square (Central Campus). Opportunities for discussion on informal hybrid workplace arrangements can be discussed at the time of offer, however please note that on campus working is required, especially in relation to work on data collection.Your skills and attributes for success:

• A PhD in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Linguistics or a related discipline.

• A strong track record of research and publication in learning and/or memory, preferably in cognitive aging.

• Experimental psychological data collection with adult participants, especially involving cognitive psychology methods.

• The ability to prepare summaries of data analysis for peer reviewed publication, including creation of figures for data presentation.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with the other project staff, to coordinate multiple tasks, and to work with other investigators.

A link to the full job description can be found .As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive annual salary of £39,347-£46,974 (pro-rata if part time).
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusion:The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.We particularly welcome applications from eligible candidates from under-represented groups, including racially minoritised individuals and all gender identities.Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our .On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to note:The closing date for applications is 8th July 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held approx. Late July- Early August 2024.Application information:We ask you to include a current CV and cover letter with names of three referees who may be contacted at a later date (please note if you do not wish for anyone to be contacted until after an offer has been made). If applying with part time hours in mind please provide relevant details.If you are currently in the process of completing your studies/PhD programme please note any relevant timescales in your cover letter and/or CV. Applicants should note that in order to uptake this role studies must be completed, and hard bound thesis submitted.More information on how to submit your application can be found .About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The School comprises Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences (Linguistics and English Language). We offer a rich and diverse teaching and research environment for all our staff and students, with close links between our three main subject areas, alongside other world-class research areas within the University and beyond.The School is recognised as world-leading, as shown in its excellent output across all areas in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. Psychology is rated 3rd, Philosophy is rated 4th and Linguistics and English Language is rated 3rd in the UK by Times Higher Education for the quality and breadth of the research. Read about the impact our research is making on the

Expected salary

£39347 – 46974 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 03:58:17 GMT

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