Research Assistant - AR3345

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation contribution

USS Pension 14.5%

Hybrid working

Staff discount

Free staff parking

Carshare & Cycle to Work

Subsidised transport

Sports membership

Tuition reduction

LinkedIn Learning

Library access

Salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

University of St Andrews seeks a Research Assistant to contribute to an EPS-funded project on food choice. You will recruit participants, collect data with young adults and students, and support data processing under the supervision of Dr Lizzie Bradford and Dr Kimberly More.

The role requires a Psychology background with experience in in-person data collection and offers a strong benefits package with hybrid work options and staff development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Background in Psychology or related field with experience in data collection with in-person human participants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment of participants (young adults/students).
• Actively engage in data collection and support research activities related to the project.
• Assist with data processing and management.
• Oversee and train project volunteers under supervision of the principal investigators.

Skills

Data collection (in-person)

Education

Psychology or related field

Job description

Applications are sought for a committed Research Assistant to work with Dr Lizzie Bradford and Dr Kimberly More conducting research for an Experimental Psychology Society (EPS) funded project entitled Food Choice: The Collaborative Roles of Executive (Dys)Function and Identity. The primary duties will be to oversee recruitment of participants (young adults/students), actively engage in data collection, support research activities related to the project, assist with data processing, and oversee and train project volunteers, under the supervision of Dr Lizzie Bradford and Dr Kimberly More.

The successful applicant will have a background in Psychology or related field (e.g., undergraduate degree) with experience in data collection with in-person human participants.

The post is available for 26 weeks (6.5 months) starting in November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a widerange of benefitsfor staff working at the University of St Andrews.

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with a generousemployer contribution of 14.5%
• A hybrid working environment, including partialhomeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies,supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods andservices
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle toWork Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees ondegree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunitiesincluding LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrificescheme

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [e-mail].

School/Unit: School of Psychology & Neuroscience