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Research Assistant

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Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position at the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading for a Simons Foundation funded multisite project investigating sensory biomarkers in pre-school children with autism.

You should have substantial experience working with autistic children and/or substantial experience using EEG with young children. The post will involve recruiting families with a young child with autism.

You will schedule families’ visits and also administer a testing battery with the young autistic child. This will be in collaboration with the wider the research team. This is a collaborative project between the University of Reading (Dr. Teresa Tavassoli), Birkbeck University (Prof. Emily Jones) and Kings College London (Dr Nick Puts). The empirical work will be carried out at the University of Reading.

In order to be successful you will:

  • Have a proven track record of working with autistic children and/or substantial experience using EEG with young children. Knowledge of developmental testing and experimental methods is essential.
  • You will be proficient in basic software including Excel and SPSS and have the ability to work well with children and parents under research conditions.

The post is a fixed-term contract for up to 1 year.

Closing Date: 30 June 2024
Interview Date: 17 July 2024

Informal contact details
Contact role: Supervisor
Contact name: Teresa Tavassoli
Contact email: t.tavassoli@reading.ac.uk

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route.  Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying.  There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

£33,966 to £44,263 per annum