Research Assistant

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; 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 developing experimental materials, recruiting participants, and analyzing data for research projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Psychology or a similar field, with robust IT and statistical skills. This position offers an opportunity to work within an esteemed institution and contribute to impactful research efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, or a related field.
• Relevant research experience using experimental methods.
• Strong organisation and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental materials and stimuli.
• Recruit participants for research studies.
• Collect and analyze data for experiments.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Statistical analysis

Time management

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, CJBS 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.

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.

Responsibilities 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, and relevant research experience. Sound organisation, time‑management and planning skills with the ability to work independently are essential. Strong IT and statistical skills with considerable experience in relevant software such as SPSS, R and Matlab are a prerequisite.

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

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

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