Research Assistant (Psychology)

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent studio is looking for a Research Assistant to explore player engagement and emotional connection in video games. This 6-month contract role offers a chance to gain real industry experience within a collaborative and creatively driven environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in Psychology with skills in research and communication.

Benefits

Collaborative studio culture

Focus on flexibility and work-life balance

Real industry experience

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or closely related discipline.
• Interest in positive psychology influencing interactive content.
• Ability to communicate complex subjects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on emotional engagement and narrative psychology.
• Present clear and detailed reports.
• Assist in developing interactive content design strategies.

Skills

Research

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Psychology or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

Salary: £26,000 ~ £29,000 per annum

Work type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Role Type: Fixed term

Location: 269 Great Ancoats St, Manchester M4 7DB

We are seeking a Research Assistant with a strong academic background in Psychology to join us in exploring deeper player engagement and emotional connection in our video game projects. This is a rare opportunity to join an independent, creatively driven studio at the early stages of development.

As part of our team, you'll be responsible for conducting research into players behaviour and emotional engagement, and work with us to explore how this understanding can shape the player experience. This is a 6-month fixed term contract.

What you will do:

. Conduct research on topics including (but not limited to) emotional engagement and narrative psychology.

. Present clear and detailed reports.

. Assist in the development of interactive content design strategies.

. Work independently and collaboratively with our creative team.

Essential Criteria:

. A degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline.

. Interest in positive-psychology and how it can influence interactive content.

. Ability to clearly communicate complex subjects to non-academic audiences.

. Based in (or able to reliably commute to) Manchester.

What we offer:

. The chance to work closely and gain real industry experience with a tight-knit, creative, and passionate team.

. A collaborative studio culture that values experimentation in game design.

. We value flexibility and work-life balance, offering a supportive environment where your wellbeing and research can thrive.