Research Assistant

University of Cambridge Vet School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research university in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic early-stage researcher to join the Organisational Behaviour group. This role involves assisting with the running of experimental laboratory projects, managing participant recruitment, data collection, and analysis. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree in Psychology or a related field, possess relevant research experience, and have strong IT and statistical skills. The position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, or another behavioural field.
• Relevant research experience in experimental research methods.
• Strong IT and statistical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Run and develop experimental laboratory for research.
• Assist with experimental and survey research projects.
• Recruit participants and collect data for analysis.

Skills

Research experience

Strong IT skills

Statistical analysis

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

SPSS

R

Matlab

Job description

Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) leverages the power of academia for real world impact to transform individuals, organisations and society. Since 1990, Cambridge Judge has forged a reputation as a centre of rigorous thinking and high-impact transformative education, situated within one of the world's most prestigious research universities, and in the heart of the Cambridge Cluster, the most successful technology entrepreneurship cluster in Europe.

Job Opportunity

We are looking for an intellectually curious, enthusiastic and highly motivated early-stage researcher to join the Organisational Behaviour subject group. You will help run and develop CJBS's experimental laboratory (https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/faculty-research/initiatives/cebeg) and assist with both experimental and survey research projects conducted by all members of CJBS with interests in experimental research. This will include material and stimulus development, participant recruitment, data collection, data preparation and analysis, and archiving.

Qualifications

You will have a Master's degree in Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, or another behavioural field (e.g., Behavioural Engineering, Behavioural Economics) using experimental research methods, or equivalent educational level. In addition, you should have relevant research experience and a keen interest in management-related experimental and behavioural research. You will have sound organisation, time management and planning skills with the ability to work independently. Strong IT and statistical skills with considerable experience in relevant software such as SPSS, R and Matlab are a prerequisite of this role.

Additional Information

Further information about Cambridge Judge Business School is available from the website: https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/.

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Contact

Informal queries may be directed to Olivia Westwood at [e-mail].

Please quote reference NS48304 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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