Postdoctoral Research Assistant

3 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Assistant - Emotion Processing in Social Contexts

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly-capable and highly-motivated researcher to join our Social Vision Group at the University of Reading. The successful candidate will have excellent organisation and project management skills, and an ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Run psychology experiments with adults, especially those using visual psychophysics, and/or virtual reality.
  • Conduct data visualisation and statistical analysis.
  • Work in collaboration with other project members.

About the Role: The post is available on a Fixed Term contract for 36 months. The successful candidate will be part of The School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading, which is home to the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics.

What We Offer: 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.



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