Postgraduate Research Assistant

Keele University; Keele; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK higher education institution is offering an 18-month part-time Postdoctoral Research Associate role in the School of Psychology. The role involves joining a project focused on transforming social norms related to gender-based violence. Candidates should have strong research skills, particularly in co-creative projects, executing qualitative studies, and be fluent in Spanish. A competitive benefits package and a supportive working environment are included.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay with annual increments

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent staff pension scheme

Access to continued professional development

On site nursery

Discounted health & fitness facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of executing qualitative studies and survey-based studies.
• Demonstrable experience with structural equation modelling.
• Experience working with disadvantaged communities.

Responsibilities

• Join the ARTS-CHANGE research project led by Dr. Huseyin Cakal.
• Engage with stakeholders in research activities.
• Transform social norms on gender-based violence.

Skills

Experience in co-creative projects

Conceptualising and designing field experiments

Intergroup relations knowledge

Fluency in written and spoken Spanish

Job description

The Opportunity

An 18-month fixed-term part time Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at the School of Psychology at Keele University. The successful candidate will join the research project Developing an Art-Based Public Engagement and Advocacy Model for Transforming Social Norms on Gender-Based Violence in the Andean Region (ARTS-CHANGE) led by Dr Huseyin Cakal.

The successful candidate will have experience in co-creative (involvement of and engagement with the entire spectrum of stakeholders) projects. They are also expected to have a strong track record of conceptualising, designing, executing field experiments, qualitative studies, and standard survey-based studies. You will have an advantage if you have demonstrable experience in intergroup relations, mental health and well-being among disadvantaged communities and are familiar with structural equation modelling (cross-sectional and longitudinal designs). Fluency in written and spoken Spanish will be an additional advantage.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site outstanding nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at the URL: https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

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For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Huseyin Cakal at [e-mail]. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date 15 February 2026

Interviews will be held on 02 March 2026