Dubai Psychology Lab Technician — Research & Training

Heriot-Watt University; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 216,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is recruiting a Psychology Lab Technician to support the daily operations of the psychology laboratory. The role includes training and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in equipment use, techniques, and software, with collaboration across campuses to enhance teaching and research.

The post holder ensures safe lab operations, maintains equipment and databases, and supports research activities in an English-medium environment at the Dubai campus.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of psychology and related methods.
• Honours degree in psychology or closely related field.
• Experience or willingness to learn SPSS/JAMOVI and NVivo.
• Fluent English with strong communication skills.
• Independent, proactive, and capable of supporting learning.
• Commitment to CPD and skill enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and assessment by assisting with laboratory classes.
• Plan and set up labs for data analysis and practical sessions.
• Provide training and guidance on equipment and software to students.
• Maintain lab instruments and day-to-day operations.
• Assist students with dissertations and research activities.
• Collaborate with Dubai and other campuses to share knowledge.
• Ensure safe operation of lab activities and compliance with policies.
• Manage databases for lab access and participation records.
• Administer booking system and inventory of supplies.
• Engage in CPD and participate in staff development activities.

Skills

Broad psychology background

Undergraduate honours in psychology

SPSS/JAMOVI proficiency

NVivo proficiency or willingness to学习

Education

Undergraduate honours degree in Psychology

Postgraduate degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

SPSS/JAMOVI

NVivo

Job description

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is recruiting a Psychology Lab Technician to support the daily operations of the psychology laboratory. The role includes training and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in equipment use, techniques, and software, with collaboration across campuses to enhance teaching and research.

The post holder ensures safe lab operations, maintains equipment and databases, and supports research activities in an English-medium environment at the Dubai campus.