Research Assistant

Reference
1109656

Branch
De Montfort University (Leicester)

Start date
06/04/2026

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
see advert

Dress code
Not Applicable

Rate of pay
£12.79

Holiday rate
£2.00

Role

Unitemps is a University-owned temporary staffing agency that operates in various universities, including De Montfort University (DMU). There are several benefits to working with Unitemps at DMU:

Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments and individuals at the university. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career.

Professional Development: Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job.

Career Progression: Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement.

Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth.

More information on the DMU Branch can be found HERE.

The Research Assistant will support an ongoing research project examining how memory processes influence decision-making related to climate change. The role will involve assisting with participant recruitment, data collection, and data analysis. The post-holder will also support the preparation and organisation of research materials and datasets.

The Role will be hybrid- the candidate will need to be able to come on campus for data collection and recruitment and meetings. You will typically be asked to come in 3 days a week, though you will need to be flexible with days/hours you come in. 

The role is to start 06/04/2026 until 30/06/2026

Duties and responsibilities

Research Administration

Assist with the organisation and coordination of research activities.

Maintain accurate records of study procedures and participant data in accordance with ethical and data protection guidelines.

Support scheduling of research sessions and participant communication.

Participant Recruitment

Assist in recruiting participants through approved channels (e.g., online recruitment platforms, mailing lists, posters, and social media).

Manage participant sign-ups and maintain recruitment logs.

Data Collection

Administer surveys, experimental tasks, and questionnaires either online or in-person.

Data Management and Analysis

Enter, clean, and organise datasets.

Conduct basic statistical analyses using SPSS.

Assist in preparing materials for ethics applications or amendments.

Support literature searches and referencing where required.

Skills and experience

Essential Criteria

Undergoing or have completed undergraduate degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline.

Basic knowledge of experimental research methods.

Technical Skills

Experience using SPSS for data entry and basic statistical analysis.

Competence with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

Communication and Organisation

Good organisational skills and ability to manage research tasks.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to interact professionally with research participants.

Other

Ability to work both independently and as part of a research team.

Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high research standards.

Desirable Criteria

Experience conducting online experiments (e.g., Qualtrics, Gorilla, Pavlovia).

Familiarity with cognitive psychology, memory research, or decision-making research.

Experience recruiting participants through online platforms (e.g., Prolific).

Experience assisting with psychological research or behavioural experiments.

Experience with participant recruitment and data collection.

Location
De Montfort Univeristy

Additional information

Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.

Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - https://www.unitemps.com/resources/info-hub/?type=candidate-uk&branch=dmu

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