At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in behavioural research through coding, data analysis, and online experiments.
- Company: Join a dynamic team led by Max Maier at a leading research institution.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in research and programming while working remotely.
- Other info: No interviews; selection based on application materials and a short programming task.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in understanding behavioural interventions and enhance your skills.
- Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in a relevant field and proficiency in R and Python required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The post-holder will work as a Research Assistant with Max Maier on the project "Understanding the Heterogeneity of Behavioural Interventions Through Mixture Modelling", funded by a Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) Commissioning Fund Accelerator Award.
The post-holder will support the project with various tasks, such as study coding, data analysis, setting up online experiments, and writing.
To apply please submit 1) a cover letter (no more than one page), 2) your CV, and 3) your most recent academic transcript.
Please note: there will be no interviews for this post.
Selection will take place in two stages: (1) shortlisting based on cover letter, CV, and academic transcript, and (2) a short work task involving programming for shortlisted candidates.
Please send any queries to max. maier@wbs. ac. uk.
Essential Requirements
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in psychology, behavioural science, statistics, economics, computer science, or a related quantitative discipline;
- Proficiency in programming in R and in Python;
- Strong grounding in quantitative research methods and statistics;
- Excellent written communication skills;
- High attention to detail and accuracy (e. g., for study coding and data management);
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a research team; ability to organise own workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
Desirable Requirements
- Familiarity with La Te X/Overleaf;
- Experience setting up experiments or surveys in Qualtrics;
- Experience with version control (e. g., Git/Git Hub) and reproducible research workflows.
- Remote Information
- Start and end date: ASAP for 20 Weeks
- Deadline to apply: Thursday 23 July 26
Please note upon applying for this role you are consenting to your contact details being shared directly with the hiring manager.
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