Research Assistant in Perceptual Decision-making in Autism Reading, England
Job description
The University of Reading is seeking to appoint a research assistant to work on a Wellcome Trust Trust funded project aiming to better understand perceptual decision-making in autism. The project involves collecting behavioural responses to visual information from autistic and typically developing children as part of an ongoing, in-person study. Additionally, the post-holder will develop an online study assessing perceptual decision-making in autistic and non-autistic adults. The post-holder will also have the opportunity to learn about computational modelling analysis techniques.
The research assistant will be based in the Centre for Autism and the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences and will work closely with Dr Catherine Manning (PI).
The post is available on a full-time basis for 12 months starting on 17/07/2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
You will have:
- A good undergraduate degree (2.1 or higher) in psychology or a related field
- Experience conducting research with school-aged children, or equivalent experience working with school-aged children
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with children, families, teachers and other professionals
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team to achieve the project goals.
- Strong organisational and time-keeping skills and the ability to manage own research and administrative duties
Further Particulars
The successful candidate will join the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences and the Centre for Autism – a regional hub for research and training in autism. For further information, please visit the PCLS website and the website for the Centre for Autism.
The School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences (www.reading.ac.uk/pcls/) was ranked in the top 20 (15th) in the UK in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. It comprises approximately 180 academic, research, clinical and professional & administrative staff. Within the School there are three major research divisions (Psychopathology & Affective Neuroscience; Perception, Cognition & Nutrition; Language, Development & Ageing), three NHS research clinics (Anxiety & Depression; Speech & Language Therapy; Dementia), and an independent Centre for Autism. It is home to the Charlie Waller Institute (www.reading.ac.uk/charliewaller/cwi-home.aspx) and the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (www.reading.ac.uk/cinn/cinn-home.aspx). The School also delivers a BSc Psychology programme at the University of Reading Malaysia (http://www.reading.edu.my/). It holds a bronze Athena Swan award.
Informal contact details
Contact role:
Principal Investigator
Contact name:
Dr Catherine Manning
Contact email:
Closing Date: 16th June 2023
Interview date: Interview W/E 7th July (TBC).
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. 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.
