Research Assistant, Psychological Sciences

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

Research Field

Psychological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

26 Feb 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role

An exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to work on a study: The Common Genetic Biomarkers of Developmental Coordination Disorder. This is a part time (28.8 hours/week), fixed term contract up to September 2025.

Findings from the study will improve our understanding of the early biomarkers of DCD, expanding current knowledge on the genetic causes of this common, yet under-recognised neurodevelopmental condition and shed light on the biological mechanisms underlying early pathways leading to poorly coordinated movement.

As a post-doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) working on this project, you will apply your knowledge of handling genetic data to all aspects of this study. The tasks will range from participant recruitment, data collection, cleaning and analysis to communications on social media platforms as well as curating the necessary administrative aspects of the role.

About you

This placement will be ideal for a post-doctoral (PD) researcher who is interested in clinical populations and who wish to learn about genetic research. The PDRA will take the lead with posting the DNA saliva kits to participants via post and quality control, analyses and manuscript writing. The position will require flexibility, good planning and organisation.

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and cover letter on the University website.

For informal inquiries, please contact Dr Judith Telling at j.gentle@surrey.ac.uk .

Further details

Job Description

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/388643/research-assistant-…

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

Country

United Kingdom

City

Guildford

Geofield

City

Guildford

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