Part Time Research Assistant, Psychology

Bath Spa Live

Research Assistant role in Psychology focusing on AI Chatbot communication studies. Assisting in research, data analysis, and literature reviews under supervision of the Principal Investigator.

Posted 7/14/2026part-timeBath • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £23,670 - £26,402 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in quantitative social science research methods, data analysis, and effective communication within a research team. Proficient in conducting literature reviews and contributing to research reports and presentations.

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Quantitative Research MethodsData AnalysisLiterature ReviewResearch Team CollaborationICT Skills

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Hard Skills

Quantitative Data HandlingSurveysExperimentsResearch MethodologyData Manipulation

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeamworkPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

PsychologySocial ScienceHealth and SafetyResearch Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and the wider project team to help set up and run research studies, clean, manipulate, and analyse data, and conduct literature reviews.
The role will also involve contributing to research reports, publications, and written and verbal presentations, as well as attending and actively participating in project meetings.
In addition, you will contribute to the wider activities of the Psychology Department and School of Sciences, comply with Health and Safety and other relevant internal procedures, and undertake any other duties that support the successful delivery of the research programme

Requirements

What you’ll need

Working towards an undergraduate degree in psychology or other relevant social science discipline with a strong research methods component.
Good knowledge and research experience in own area or specialism, in particular quantitative social science research methods including surveys and experiments and quantitative data handling.
Excellent ICT skills.
A good undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as psychology or other relevant social science discipline with a strong research methods component.
Experience in quantitative or experimental research in psychology, communication, human-computer interaction, or other relevant subject areas.
Experience of working in a research team environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time)
Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app