Research Assistant

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in the UK seeks a motivated early-stage researcher to join the Organisational Behaviour subject group. This role involves developing experimental projects, participant recruitment, and data analysis. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Psychology or a related field and possess strong IT and statistical skills using software such as SPSS, R, and Matlab. This position supports diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Master's degree using experimental research methods or equivalent.
• Relevant research experience and interest in behavioural research.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run experimental projects in organisational behaviour.
• Assist with material development and participant recruitment.
• Conduct data collection, preparation, and analysis.

Skills

Statistical skills

IT skills

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.

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.

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.

Further information about Cambridge Judge Business School is available from the website: https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

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.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.