Research Assistant

Job Purpose

You will contribute to a cross-disciplinary project entitled Paratexts Seeking Understanding: Aesthetic Cognitivism, Manuscript Cultures, and Knowledge working with Dr Christoph Scheepers (School of Psychology and Neuroscience) in collaboration with Dr Garrick Allen and Dr Kelsie Rodenbiker (School of Critical Studies). The successful candidate will be expected to carry out empirical psychological research, contribute to the formulation and submission of research proposals and publications as well as help manage and direct this complex project as opportunities allow.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator:

1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.

2. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.

3. Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

4. Contribute to the presentation of work at national and international conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.

5. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/ group/ meetings/ seminars/ workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.

6. Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.

7. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.

8. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

9. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.

11. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

Knowledge / Qualifications

A2. Theoretical knowledge of and practical experience in conducting empirical research in psychology, cognitive science, or a related empirical area

A3. Excellent statistical data analysis/modelling skills

Skills

C2. Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability

C3. Excellent communication skills \[oral and written\], including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely

C4. Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach

C5. Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills

C6. Extensive IT and data analysis / interpretation skills for empirical research

C7. Data processing and statistical modelling skills in R

C8. Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working

C9. Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

D2. Knowledge in experimental research

D3. Experience in image processing (e.g., PhotoShop)

D4. Experience in eye-tracking/reading research

Experience

E2. Project or subject specific experience

E3. Experience of scientific writing

E4. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner

E5. Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field

This post is full time, and has funding for up to 36 months with proposed start date of 1 October 2023.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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