Postgraduate Research Assistant
Start date: October 2016
Interview date: Mid July
Post type: Part-time, Fixed-term
Hours: 18.75 hours per week
Grade: 6
We seek to appoint a highly motivated Graduate Research Assistant to work on a British Academy funded project, ‘Novel word learning during reading in children who speak English as an Additional Language’ at the Institute of Education, University of Reading.
You will be primarily responsible for collecting data from primary school children aged between 8 and 12 years of age who speak English as an additional language (EAL). This will involve assessing their language and literacy skills using standardised tests and running eye tracking experiments to examine novel word learning during reading.
The post will require strong communication and organisational skills for working with pupils and school staff to collect data and develop working relationships. It is essential that the successful applicant has experience of working with children, ideally in a school setting, and experience of collecting data from children is highly desirable for this post. Research experience in the field of cognitive psychology, especially using eye tracking, and knowledge of experimental design and data analysis are also desirable although not essential and full training will be provided.
You will have:
– A good (1st or 2:1) undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related field
– Experience working with children, preferably in schools
– A high level of numeracy and computer literacy (e.g., word processing, Excel, statistical and database packages)
– Knowledge of psychology and experimental design
Informal contact details
Contact role: Associate Professor in Language Education and Literacy Development
Contact name: Dr Holly Joseph
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 2771
Contact email: h.joseph@reading.ac.uk
Alternative informal contact details
Contact role: Professor of Second Language Education
Contact name: Professor Jeanine Treffers-Daller
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 2690
Contact email: j.c.treffers-daller@reading.ac.uk
To formally apply, please visit www.reading.ac.uk/jobs or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH. Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail)
Please quote the relevant reference number. The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements which will be considered in line with business needs.
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