Research Associate in Developmental Psychology

Overview

As Research Associate, you will contribute to a 3-year ESRC-funded study led by senior researchers to understand how primary school children engage with video games, microtransactions and loot boxes, with a focus on ADHD and autism. You will collaborate across universities and partners to identify patterns, assess long-term effects, and translate findings into resources for families and educators. The role blends neurodiversity-focused research with policy-relevant dissemination, leveraging open science practices to advance knowledge. You will work in a supportive academic environment that values impact and collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• 36 days annual leave
• discounted sport and leisure facilities
• staff benefits scheme for discounts
• employee assistance programme with counselling and resources
• development programmes for career growth
• on-campus working environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct research involving in-person interactions with neurotypical and neurodivergent children
• Communicate findings effectively through verbal and written channels
• Manage research projects, including timelines and deliverables
• Ensure ethical compliance and data protection in studies involving children
• Engage in Open Science practices such as pre-registration and data sharing
• Disseminate research to non-academic audiences and stakeholders
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to translate findings into resources and guidance

Key requirements

• Experience conducting research with neurotypical and neurodivergent children
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of ethics and data protection in child-related research
• Willingness to engage in Open Science practices (pre-registration, data sharing)
• Willingness to disseminate research to non-academic audiences

• Strong communication
• Project management
• Collaborative mindset
• Ethics and data protection knowledge
• Open Science practices (pre-registration, data sharing)
• Dissemination to diverse audiences

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