Further your Research career with Edinburgh Napier University
We are currently looking for a Research Assistant to join our School of Applied Sciences on a fixed term (33 weeks), part time basis (11.25 hours). You will be working in our Psychology labs to run a series of perceptual experiments investigating olfaction and the senses.
We aim to create research opportunities that develop talent and solutions that really work and matter in today’s and tomorrow’s world. At the School of Applied Sciences putting theory into practice is our guiding ethos, using science to help you make a difference. Our £60Million, purpose-built science and health campus in Sighthill houses a full range of cutting-edge facilities where staff, students and researchers tackle global and local issues affecting health, society and the environment.
Edinburgh Napier University’s phenomenal results from the Research Excellence Framework (2021) are testament to our growing strength and capability as a research institution.
REF 2021 assessed 68% of our research as either “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”, up 15% since 2014. Additionally, the University’s research power metric rocketed from 250 to 718, making Edinburgh Napier the top ranking Scottish modern university for both research power and research impact.
The University’s improved power rating will now see our research funding increase as we take significant strides to grow our reputation as a research-focused institution as well as a teaching one. We are confident that we are well on our way to establishing ourselves as one of the UK’s world-leading universities in research.
The Role
Working in the Psychology Labs at Edinburgh Napier University, the successful candidate will help to set up and run a series of perceptual experiments investigating olfaction and the senses.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and running of experiments using our cutting-edge facilities, and using your experience in participant recruitment, recruit participants to the study.
As someone with experience in data analysis, you will collect and manage data and assist in the analysis and interpretation of the results.
You’ll get the opportunity to work alongside and learn from experienced staff as well as hands-on experience in perceptual experiments.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have:
To find out more about this exciting opportunity please click here to view the role profile.
Benefits we offer
Salary: £27,929 - £33,314 per annum (Grade 4) pro rata
In return, we offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement, and offer an attractive benefits package. This includes a minimum of 36 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, professional development opportunities, discounted access to onsite sports facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts. For more information on our benefits package, please click here.
Additional Information
For informal discussions about this position, please contact Dr Duncan Carmichael (D.Carmichael@napier.ac.uk). For general enquiries, please contact the Recruitment team (recruitment@napier.ac.uk).
Edinburgh Napier is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status. For information see here.