Research Assistant

View All Vacancies
Department of Psychology
Location:  Egham
Salary:  £35,116 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.
Post Type:  Part Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 18 February 2024
Reference:  0224-049

Fixed-Term, Part-Time (0.8FTE) 

Applications are invited for a part-time (.8 FTE) Research Assistant to work with the research team at the Lab of Action & Body led by Professor  Manos Tsakiris and assist with the development of the ERC-funded INtheSELF project ( https://www.manostsakiris.org/intheself ). Our lab uses behavioral, neuroimaging and psychophysiological techniques to explore the neurocognitive mechanisms interoception and especially as they relate to body-awareness and social cognition.

The research assistant will assists us on our data collection and data analysis. Therefore experience with R, Python and MATLAB is essential. Experience with psychophysiological experiments is essential. Successful applicants are expected to have a proven track record of contributions to peer-reviewed research papers as authors.  

The position is designed for an individual with a BSc (minimum required degree classification of 2:1) in Psychology, a MSc degree in Psychology or Neuroecience and proven research experience in quantitative psychological or neuroscience experiments. 

An ability to work independently with good judgment, organizational and time management skills is necessary.  Excellent writing and oral communication skills are necessary. 

The Psychology Department, located in Egham, close to Central London, has an excellent research profile (rated 6th in the latest Research Excellence Framework) and benefits from state-of-the-art research facilities (e.g. MRI, TMS, EEG, cognitive behavioural testing suites, Babylab). 

The preferred start date is February 2024 or as soon as can be arranged for a fixed term until 30th August 2024). Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Manos Tsakiris at [email protected] and more information about the research at the LAB can be found here: https://www.manostsakiris.org/intheself  

Interested applicants should submit: (i) the College’s standard application form, (ii) a full curriculum vitae with a list of publications and contact details of two academic referees; Please submit all requested information in ONE file as surname.pdf through the College’s online recruitment system. 

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [email protected]

Please quote the reference:  0224-049

Closing date: 23:59,18 February 2024

Interview Date: To be Confirmed

Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as the pro-rata salary will not meet the minimum threshold set by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page .