Research Assistant

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Staff development opportunities

Job summary

Royal Holloway University of London invites applications for a Research Assistant on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. The role focuses on research evaluations, audits, and administration to support clinical psychology course innovation and expansion.

The post holder will design and run evaluations under supervision, coordinate meetings, recruit participants, and analyse data while drafting papers and posters for dissemination.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Psychology and demonstrate competence in basic qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support dissemination of findings.
• Experience with coordinating research projects, data collection and analysis is desirable.]
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Design and run research evaluations and audits to support clinical psychology training innovations.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, recruit participants, record and analyze data.
• Search literature, write up results, draft papers and posters, and organise dissemination events.

Skills

Research methods

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Written communication

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Company: Royal Holloway University of London Salary: from £34,670 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Surrey, TW20 0EX Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Contract Posting date: 15 Oct 2026 Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

Summary

Full-Time, Fixed-Term (until 21 September 2028)

We are pleased to invite applications for a Research Assistant on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology to undertake research, audit and administration related to Clinical Psychology Course innovation and expansion. In the past 5 years significant expansion and change has occurred nationally in the field of clinical psychology training which requires evaluation to improve training delivery and develop the evidence base for effective clinical competence development in online and off-line training delivery.

The post holder will co-design and conduct research evaluations and audits to support the development of clinical training innovations related to; clinician recruitment, clinical supervision, curriculum design, teaching delivery, assessment of clinical, academic and research competences, diversity and inclusion. There are a number of innovative projects related to digital practice and equality, diversity and inclusion which the research assistant will support.

The post holder will be required (under supervision) to; undertake the design and running of research and evaluations, set up stakeholder meetings, organise participant recruitment, recording and analysing data, searching relevant literature, writing up results, drafting papers and posters and organising dissemination events.

This post is well established within the DClinPsy and would suit an organised individual, with initiative, who can work independently, managing their time effectively between a variety of projects. The post requires excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team. Applicants must hold a degree in Psychology, alongside and interest and competence in basic qualitative and quantitative research methods.

In 2026 the RHUL DClinPsy Programme had 60 commissioned places per cohort through its training contract with the Department of Health and Social Care. This is a really exciting time for clinical psychology, with substantial expansion and innovation in line with NHS priorities and professional body accreditation criteria. The RHUL DClinPsy is a large well-respected training programme with an existing BABCP CBT pathway and a Systemic pathway. The post-holder will join an innovative and supportive team of 20 clinical-academic staff with a range of expertise across child, adult, learning disability, health, older-adult and neuropsychology specialities.

The course sits within a vibrant Psychology Department, internationally recognised for world-class research and teaching with strong ratings for research (REF) and for teaching (UK NSS). The Department has excellent facilities, including MRI, EEG, TMS, eye trackers, behavioural testing suites, and social and infant observation labs, as well as strong links with clinical organisations, government, industry, and charity affiliations. We are proud of our atmosphere of strong collegiality in the department, and we are highly committed to principles of equity and diversity.

This full-time post is offered on a fixed term contract until 21 September 2028. We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package with generous annual leave and staff development opportunities.

The post is based in Egham, where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. A mix of working from home and working in the department is offered if desired. Information about our existing research and teaching programmes can be found here: http://www.rhul.ac.uk/psychology/home.aspx

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [e-mail]

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Please quote the reference: 1026-344

Closing Date: 23:59, 29 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed