Psychology Experimental Officer
A great opportunity for an early career academic in Psychology to provide technical support to our Students for teaching and research activities across our distance and blended learning courses
Psychology Experimental Officer
£31,260 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid working with occasional travel to our Coventry Head Office or one of our UK campuses (Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester)
Full-Time 9-month Fixed Term Contract
Read the full job description here
Arden University
We are an aspirational and award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career- focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.
School of Psychology
The role sits in the School of Psychology, which has grown significantly over the last few years, and our journey continues. Our academic team has a diverse range of experiences from working in academia, as practitioners and working in industry. The focus for our school is on developing students in both discipline knowledge and applied skills to make them employer-ready when they graduate from us.
The role
As a Psychology Experimental Officer, you will play a vital role in providing technical support for both teaching and research activities within our distance and blended learning psychology programmes. You will assist students at undergraduate and postgraduate academic levels in using specialised psychology software such as SPSS, Jamovi and Gorilla and conducting experiments. You will deliver personalised one-to-one support, lead group tutorials, and offer demonstrations and training sessions, both in-person and online. You will also manage the virtual laboratory, develop training materials, and contribute to broader academic initiatives across the University.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support across psychology teaching and research.
- Assist students with using psychology software and running experiments.
- Deliver one-to-one support, group tutorials, and demonstrations.
- Manage the virtual laboratory and contribute to academic initiatives.
About You:
To be successful as a Psychology Experimental officer you must have:
- BPS-accredited Psychology degree.
- Experience in teaching or providing tutorial support.
- Strong IT skills with expertise in SPSS, Jamovi, and Gorilla.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
Join us and contribute to a dynamic academic environment while supporting the next generation of psychology professionals.
Why Arden:
At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:
- 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
- A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7%
- PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade)
- Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
- Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
- Plus, other competitive benefits!
Arden’s values:
Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. For the full job description, click here, or to start your journey with us, click apply!
Closing Date: 30 October 2024
Interviews are scheduled to take place on w/c 11th November.
This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.
- Department
- School of Psychology
- Role
- Psychology Experimental Officer
- Locations
- Hybrid from one of our locations
- Working model
- Hybrid
About Arden University
Since 1990, Arden University has reshaped flexible higher education, becoming a beacon for accessible learning. Beginning as a trusted online partner for UK universities, we've transformed into a symbol of online and blended degree courses designed for modern lives. With over 90 career-focused qualifications, validated by prestigious bodies like the British Psychological Society and Chartered Management Institute, our dedication to exceptional education stands strong.
Our mission is forward-looking and purposeful. We understand the evolving needs of employers and the global economy, driving us to champion meaningful change. Through our Study Centres in the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, London, Leeds) and Berlin, Germany, we empower a diverse student community to access life-altering degree pathways.
At our core lies equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, rooted in the belief that education is a force for both individual and collective progress. By seamlessly merging technology and education, we're breaking down barriers and revolutionizing conventional learning models.
Join our community of around 1,100 colleagues in shaping a more accessible, inclusive, and brighter future for all.
Psychology Experimental Officer
A great opportunity for an early career academic in Psychology to provide technical support to our Students for teaching and research activities across our distance and blended learning courses
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