Postdoctoral Research Associate

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Public Health and Sports Sciences 

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. 

This new full-time post is available from 1st September 2023 on a fixed term basis until 31st December 2024.

Summary of the role

The department wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to participate in a series of projects focused on understanding the psychology of human performance, decision making and learning in the context of high-performance job roles such as the military and aviation. Funded primarily by the Ministry of Defence, this post will adopt a mixed method (qualitative and quantitative) approach to exploring human performance, working in collaboration with both academic and industry partners. The post is available from the 1st September 2023. The successful applicant will work within a team, and independently, to undertake a series of research projects. This will involve reading published literature to define clear research questions, working alongside colleagues to obtain ethical approval for the work, before then collecting and analysing data for communication back to stake-holders.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives and manage complex research projects. They will also be able to manage large data sets obtained from a range of research methodologies and apply appropriate analytical techniques in order to answer specified research questions. The successful applicant will also be comfortable working with external partners (academic and industry) and making presentations to stake-holder audiences.

Applicants will possess a PhD in Psychology, Human factors, or Neuroscience (or equivalent) and will have experience of research in this field. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings). 

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.  Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us.  Read about our world leading research on Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including: 

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

For further information please contact Prof Sam Vine, email [email protected] or telephone (01392) 722892.

The closing date for completed applications is 19th June 2023.  Interviews are expected to take place on the 17th July 2023.

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The Faculty is proud to have a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment and impact to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects.  Our Inspiring Stories tell you more about how we support our staff, including through a mentoring programme to help our staff learn from the professional and life experience of colleagues and explore opportunities and actions for career progression.