Research Assistant

School of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University; Bangor; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Bangor University is looking for a part-time Research Assistant to aid in data collection and administrative tasks for a study on foreign language learning. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant undergraduate degree and experience with experimental data collection, including EEG. This position is situated on campus and offers a contract until November 2025.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant subjects (e.g., Psychology, Linguistics).
• Experience collecting experimental data with human participants.
• Desirable: Experience collecting EEG data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with EEG and behavioral data collection.
• Recruiting participants for the study.
• Managing participant bookings and administrative tasks.

Skills

Data collection

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Good verbal and written skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Psychology or Linguistics

Postgraduate training in a relevant subject area

Tools

PsychoPy

Gorilla

Job description

Job Number

BU03794

School/Department

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Grade

6

Salary Information

Grade 6 £29,605 - £39,347 p.a.

Contract Duration

Until November 2025

Responsible to

Research Project Manager

Closing Date

22-06-2025

Applications are invited for the above temporary part time post working in the Linguistics Department.

Duties will include assisting with EEG and behavioural data collection, participant recruitment, and general administrative tasks related to the study.

Candidates should be educated to undergraduate degree standard in a relevant subject area (e.g., Psychology, Linguistics) and have previous experience collecting experimental data with human participants.

Previous experience collecting EEG data is desirable.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence during the first week of July.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Giulia Bovolenta, Lecturer in the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 22/06/2025

Committed To Equal Opportunities

The Project

The project is a study on the cognitive mechanisms underpinning foreign language learning in adults. The aim of the study is to investigate the processes that happen while we engage in learning a foreign language, and the role played by individual differences in these processes. Data is being collected through a series of artificial language learning experiments. Participants will do an EEG session in the Linguistics department lab and follow-up tests online. Data collection is scheduled to take place between May and November 2025.

Purpose of the Job

The RA will help carry out data collection and admin tasks necessary to the study. These will include EEG and behavioural data collection (both in the lab and online), assisting with participant recruitment, managing participant bookings and ensuring the project delivers its anticipated outcomes within the agreed timescales.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist with EEG and behavioural data collection in the lab. This will include administering tasks using experimental software (PsychoPy, Gorilla), setting up EEG equipment (including preparing participants’ caps and gelling electrodes), recording and backing up EEG data, cleaning and storing equipment.
• To assist with online behavioural data collection. This will include sending participants experimental links and reminder, downloading and checking data.
• To assist in recruiting participants for the study, distributing recruitment materials as needed both online and in person (e.g., emails, social media, flyers).
• To assist with admin tasks related to the study. This will include checking screening questionnaires, booking lab slots for participants, and keeping track of participant completion rates.
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications/Training

• Degree in a relevant subject area (e.g., Psychology, Linguistics).
  
  

Desirable

• Postgraduate training in a relevant subject area (e.g., Psychology, Linguistics).
  
  

Essential

Experience/Knowledge

• Demonstrate knowledge and interest in specific areas related to the post.
• Experience of collecting experimental data with human participants.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience collecting EEG data.
• Experience using PsychoPy and Gorilla
  
  

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate good verbal and written skills.
• Demonstrate good computer skills, including MS Office, Powerpoint, Excel. This could also include knowledge of specific research related software.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise work load and work to deadlines.
• Demonstrate good analytical skills, ability to analyse numerical data and present results appropriately.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
  
  

Desirable

• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.
  
  

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact. All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references. We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment. Candidates should also note that they may be required to apply for an ATAS certificate (Academic Approval Technology Scheme) from the Counter-Proliferation and Arms Control Centre of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office before being able to apply for a visa - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

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