Research Associate - Life and Environmental Sciences - 105969 - Grade 6

University of Birmingham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is hiring a Research Associate for the Life and Environmental Sciences department. The role involves collecting and analyzing research data from children with neurogenetic syndromes. Candidates should have at least a 2.1 degree in Psychology and experience working with children with disabilities. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills are essential. The position supports diversity and equality in research practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience collecting behavioral data from children.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Ability to assess resource requirements effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collect research data using play-based psychological measures.
• Analyse research data as directed.
• Present research outputs at seminars and as posters.
• Organize group meetings and manage the research group calendar.

Skills

Experience with children

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of equality principles

Education

2.1 degree in Psychology or related discipline

Job description

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Research Associate - Life and Environmental Sciences - 105969 - Grade 6

Client:

University of Birmingham

Location:

United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Summary

• Work within specified industry grant
• Recruit families to the study
• Operate within area of specialism

Main Duties

• Collect research data from children with rare neurogenetic syndromes via play-based standardised psychological measures, literature reviews, and research interviews.
• Analyse research data as directed.
• Present research outputs, including drafting parts of academic publications, for example at seminars and as posters.
• Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods to address the study questions.
• Deal with challenges that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines, such as recruitment.
• Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research such as organising group meetings and managing the research group calendar.
• Liaise with NHS Trust, third sector organisations, education organisations to facilitate recruitment.
• Adhere to, and support amendments to, NHS ethical approvals.
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
• Promote equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

Person Specification

• Achieved at least a 2.1 degree in Psychology or closely-related discipline.
• Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques working with children with intellectual disability and their families and related professionals.
• Experience of collecting behavioural data from children.
• Experience working and communicating with people with intellectual disability and/or other clinical populations.
• High level analytical capability.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively.
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader administration processes.
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project.
• Coordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort.
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.

DBS required

The University is committed to safeguarding and promotes safe recruitment practice. All associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work in this role, all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health and/or DBS clearance prior to appointment.