A fixed-term, 12-month research-only post in the Languages, Cultures and Linguistics department at the University of Southampton, supporting an ESRC-funded accent bias study. The core work is designing and running matched guise-style experiments, creating the auditory stimuli, then analysing and disseminating the results. The study runs in two stages, the second using trained domestic abuse support workers, and the role can be done remotely with occasional on-site visits. A PhD in experimental social research is needed, and experience in language and class or ethnicity is preferred.
What the job involves
- Support design and implementation of matched guise-style experiments with the general population (Stage One)
- Support the same experiments with trained domestic abuse support workers (Stage Two)
- Create auditory stimuli for the experiments
- Analyse experimental data, including statistical analysis and data visualisation
- Fit mixed effects regression models to the results
- Contribute written material to conference abstracts, talks and journal articles
- Lead at least one journal article as first author
- Disseminate project findings
Qualifications
- PhD in experimental social research, or a related field such as sociology, psychology or political science
Skills & knowledge
- Proficiency in survey design and implementation, ideally using Qualtrics
- Proficiency in R or Python for statistical analysis, including data visualisation and mixed effects regression
Nice to have
- Experience working in language and ethnicity and/or language and social class
- Experience in phonetics
- Proficiency in Praat and Audacity
What’s offered
- Generous holiday allowance
- Additional university closure days
- Flexible working approach
- Option to complete the role remotely
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
