Research Assistant - AR3345

1000scholars; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

USS Pension 14.5%

Hybrid work

Staff discounts

Free staff parking

Cycle to work

LinkedIn Learning

Tuition support

Leave 34 days

Job summary

University of St Andrews invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant to work on an EPS-funded project.

The role focuses on recruitment, data collection with young adults/students, and assisting with data processing, under the supervision of Dr Lizzie Bradford and Dr Kimberly More. Starting 2 November 2026, 7 hours/week for 26 weeks, with benefits and a hybrid-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Background in Psychology or related field (e.g., undergraduate degree).
• Experience in data collection with in-person human participants.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data collection

Data processing

Education

Undergraduate degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

Statistics software

Job description

Start date: 2 November 2026.

Part time: 7 hours per week.

Fixed term: 26 weeks.

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.

For further information and informal enquiries, please contact Dr Lizzie Bradford at [e-mail] or Dr Kimberly More at [e-mail].

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

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility).
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution of 14.5%.
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance.
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services.
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel.
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme.
• 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays (pro rata).

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].

Closing date: 14 October 2026

Interview date: 21 October 2026

£32,080 pro rata, per annum.