Recruitment Officer in Neurodiversity and Mathematical Learning

We are seeking a graduate researcher or equivalent professional to join an exciting new project at the interface between developmental psychology, education, and neurodiversity. The position will involve supporting an interdisciplinary longitudinal project that will employ standardised assessments, experimental measures (e.g., child friendly iPad-based assessments, online assessments), and mixed methods to understand cognitive and educational contributors to early mathematical learning for neurodivergent children. Our focus will be three groups of children with genetic conditions diagnosed early in life (Down’s syndrome, fragile X syndrome, or Williams syndrome), to understand both general and specific contributors to good outcomes leading to independence in early numeracy for neurodivergent children.

Currently located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Experimental Psychology will be moving to the new, purpose-built

 a multidisciplinary research and teaching facility due to open in the summer of 2025.

This position will involve joining an extended team connecting the University of Oxford, Surrey University and University College London, to support recruitment, project management, participatory science, and knowledge exchange for the project.

A keen interest in developmental psychology and education are essential, and either a keen interest or prior experience of working with children with genetic conditions, intellectual disability, or neurodiversity would be an advantage. Excellent communication skills, interests in working as part of an interdisciplinary team, and the ability to manage recruitment and administrative activities are essential. The post-holder will be involved in all aspects of the research project, with a particular focus on recruitment, public engagement, and facilitating knowledge exchange activities. Prior experience of primary school settings in the context of teaching / recruitment and / or public engagements is essential. The successful applicant would be principally based in Oxford, working with Prof Gaia Scerif, but they will benefit from being embedded in an extended research team for this project, including co-PIs Prof Emily Farran (University of Surrey) and Prof Jo van Herwegen (University College London).

This is a part-time fixed term position.  The post is funded for 9-months, working at 0.5 FTE (2.5 day per week). Other part-time pro rata arrangements might be considered.  For more details about the role please contact Gaia Scerif (gaia.scerif@psy.ox.ac.uk ).

The closing date for applications is midday on 15 April 2025 and only applications received by this date will be considered.  It is hoped the post-holder will be able to start in post on 1st June 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.

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