Experimental Psychology Research Assistant: Design & Data

RFCSR; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a Research Assistant in Experimental Psychology in the Department of Experimental Psychology. The role supports innovative projects, including designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and disseminating findings.

The postholder collaborates with principal investigators and research teams to coordinate studies, recruit participants, test procedures, and maintain records. Opportunities for publication and career development are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or closely related field.
• Prior experience in experimental psychology research is desirable.
• Demonstrated interest in psychological research and academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in experiment design and data collection and analysis.
• Coordinate day-to-day management of studies and recruit/test participants.
• Maintain accurate research records and prepare materials for experiments.
• Contribute to publications and presentations and ensure ethical/data management compliance.
• Provide administrative support for research projects as needed.

Skills

Experimental design

Quantitative analysis

Statistical software

Data management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Tools

SPSS

R

Python

Job description

University of Oxford invites applications for a Research Assistant in Experimental Psychology in the Department of Experimental Psychology. The role supports innovative projects, including designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and disseminating findings.

The postholder collaborates with principal investigators and research teams to coordinate studies, recruit participants, test procedures, and maintain records. Opportunities for publication and career development are available.