Research Assistant

1000scholars; Egham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Staff development opportunities

Job summary

Royal Holloway, University of London in Egham invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term Research Assistant in Psychology. The post is based in Egham with hybrid working and a contract until 21 September 2028.

The role offers a salary of £34,670 per annum, including London Allowance. Applicants must hold a degree in Psychology and show competence in basic qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology and an interest in basic qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Responsibilities

• Co-design and conduct research evaluations to support development of clinical training innovations.
• Support projects related to digital practice and equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Under supervision, design and run research, recruit participants, analyse data, search literature, and disseminate results.

Skills

Research methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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

£34,670 per annum - including London Allowance

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a degree in Psychology, alongside and interest and competence in basic qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Location and Working Arrangements

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.

The course sits within a vibrant Psychology Department, internationally recognised for world-class research & teaching with strong ratings for research (REF) and for teaching (UK NSS).

This full-time post is offered on a fixed term contract until 21 September 2028.

Benefits

• We offer a highly competitive rewards & benefits package with generous annual leave and staff development opportunities.

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]

Please quote the reference: 1026-344

Closing Date: 23:59, 29 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Further details: Job Description & Person Specification