Research Associate -Behavioural Science Fellowship with a focus upon Cross-Cultural Social Psycholog

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a behavioural science fellowship in cross-cultural social psychology, hosted with GCHQ. The role involves research on national security issues, requiring a relevant PhD and expertise in specific psychological fields. The fellowship offers mentorship from both organizations and the potential for classified research.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Completed or submitted a relevant PhD.
• Expertise in cross-cultural psychology, social psychology, and/or social influence.

Responsibilities

• Pursue a research project relevant to national security.
• Publish research in academic journals.
• Attend GCHQ's Manchester office regularly.

Skills

cross-cultural psychology

social psychology

social influence

Education

PhD

Job description

Applications are invited for a behavioural science fellowship focused upon cross-cultural social psychology. The fellowship is jointly hosted by GCHQ (Classified Research Programme (CRP)) and the University of Manchester. The fellowship will provisionally run for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension.

Fellows will pursue a research project designed in consultation with colleagues in GCHQ, addressing issues relevant to national security and GCHQ's own research agenda. Some of the research will assume a standard academic form and fellows will be expected to pursue its publication in relevant academic journals, suitable for submission in the Research Excellence Framework, subject to GCHQ approval. Some will be classified and intended for use by GCHQ and their partner organisations only. It will be shared internally within the national security community. Fellows will therefore gain experience of two very different research environments and of negotiating the complexities of working between them.

Fellows will have a base within the University of Manchester. They will have mentors both within the University and GCHQ, to offer guidance and support. Mentors in the two organisations will work together to ensure coherence and consistency in their advice and support. Fellows will be expected to attend GCHQ's Manchester office regularly and so are expected either to be located in the North-West or willing to relocate.

Applicants should have completed or at least submitted a relevant PhD and have expertise in cross-cultural psychology, social psychology and/or social influence. This expertise should be explained in a letter of application and short-listed candidates will be expected to demonstrate it in a brief presentation at interview.

Elements of the CRP's work are highly confidential and subject to formal security procedures. The fellow may be expected to apply for national security clearance from GCHQ, making them subject to the provisions of the Official Secrets Act (which includes restrictions on travel to certain countries). UK resident UK nationals will normally be able to apply for clearance, but all applicants should carefully consider their eligibility before applying for the fellowship. Information about vetting and clearance can be found on the UK Government security vetting website. The University of Manchester reserve the right to terminate a fellowship in the event of a loss of security clearance.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.