Post-Doctoral Research Associate

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School of Psychology

Location: 

Canterbury

Salary: 

£34,804 to £39,152 per annum

Grade:

Grade 7

Post Type: 

Full Time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term - 60 Months

Release Date: 

Thursday 05 August 2021

Closing Date: 

23.59 hours BST on Sunday 29 August 2021  (unless otherwise stated)

Interview Date: 

Tuesday 21 September 2021

Reference: 

HSS-064-21

We are seeking to hire two Post-Doctoral Research Associates with experience con­ducting survey and experimental research in social and/or political psychology. The posts are funded by a five-year European Research Council Advanced Grant awarded to Professor Karen Douglas, titled “Consequences of conspiracy theories” (CONSPIRACY_FX).

You will work with Professor Douglas in the School of Psychology, University of Kent, UK, alongside another Research Associate, a Project Officer, Postgraduate Students, other Academic Staff, Research Assistants, and an International Advisory Board.

As Post-Doctoral Research Associate you will:

• Develop, conduct, and coordinate the research as indicated in the grant proposal, and contribute to other research in line with the project’s aims
• Assist with supervision of Postgraduate Students and Research Assistants
• Actively contribute to the research culture in the School of Psychology
• Assist with external stakeholder engagement and public outreach

To be successful in the role you will have:

• A doctorate or equivalent qualification in social or political psychology 
• An excellent record of publications in quality peer reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career
• Experience designing surveys and experiments
• Familiarity with theories and research in social and political psychology

Please see the links below to view the full Job Description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on [email protected] quoting ref number: HSS-064-21

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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