Details
1110908
University of Warwick
15/05/2026
6 Months
10 hours a week – days tbc
Not Applicable
Pay
£16.90
£2.04
Description
Role
The Research Assistant will provide hands-on support across all phases of the project investigating the responsible design and deployment of large language model (LLM)-driven financial advice systems. This interdisciplinary project combines Human-Computer Interaction and behavioural science to examine how consumers understand, trust, and act on AI-generated financial guidance, and how such systems can be designed to be fair, accurate, and user-centred. This is a fixed-term position for an initial six-month period (May 2026 – October 2026), with the possibility of extension. The postholder will also have the opportunity to engage with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including industry practitioners, regulatory bodies, consumers, and representatives from civil society.
Duties and responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
• Literature Review: Conduct targeted literature and market reviews across Human-Computer Interaction, behavioural science, and financial decision-making; Summarise relevant academic and policy literature to inform study design and interpretation.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Support the design and delivery of consumer and expert focus groups; Assist with moderating sessions where appropriate and taking detailed field notes; Conduct thematic analysis of qualitative data using established methods, contributing to the identification of key insights on trust, risk perception, and user experience.
• Experimental Design and Implementation: Contribute to the design and development of a large-scale, pre-registered behavioural experiment; Assist in preparing and testing experimental materials (e.g., survey instruments, LLM interaction interfaces); Support pilot testing and refinement of experimental protocols; Monitor data collection processes to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to research protocols.
• Reporting and Dissemination: Contribute to the preparation of research reports, academic papers, and policy briefs; Assist in preparing presentations and materials for dissemination events.
• Project Administration and Collaboration: Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth project delivery across all phases; Participate in regular project meetings and contribute to team discussions
Skills and experience
Essential:
Candidates should have:
• Completed a Masters or currently enrolled in a PhD programme in a relevant field such as behavioural science, human-computer interaction (HCI), psychology, or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated experience conducting and writing literature reviews to a high academic standard
• Some practical experience organising or coordinating in-person research activities such as focus groups or interviews, including logistics, participant management, and session facilitation
• Familiarity with qualitative as well as experimental research methods and data collection protocols
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document and report research activity clearly
Desirable:
• Experience with online experiment platforms (e.g. Qualtrics)
• Familiarity with LLM tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude) and/or AI-driven consumer-facing products
• Knowledge of the UK financial services landscape or consumer financial behaviour
Location
Hybrid — combination of in-person and working from home
Additional information
Job start and end date - 15/05/25 - 14/11/26