Postgraduate Research Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,784.00 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | ST5 5BG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Keele University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | KU00004874 |
Summary
Fixed Term for 18 months
Agile working (blend of home and office based)/ Arrangements for job share would be considered
An 18-month fixed-term part time Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at the School of Psychology at Keele University. The successful candidate will join the research project Developing an Art-Based Public Engagement and Advocacy Model for Transforming Social Norms on Gender-Based Violence in the Andean Region (ARTS-CHANGE) led by Dr Huseyin Cakal.
The successful candidate will have experience in co-creative (involvement of and engagement with the entire spectrum of stakeholders) projects. They are also expected to have a strong track record of conceptualising, designing, executing field experiments, qualitative studies, and standard survey-based studies. You will have an advantage if you have demonstrable experience in intergroup relations, mental health and well-being among disadvantaged communities and are familiar with structural equation modelling (cross-sectional and longitudinal designs). Fluency in written and spoken Spanish will be an additional advantage
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed toDr. Huseyin Cakal at h.cakal@keele.ac.uk . Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on 02 March 2026
Agile working (blend of home and office based)/ Arrangements for job share would be considered
An 18-month fixed-term part time Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at the School of Psychology at Keele University. The successful candidate will join the research project Developing an Art-Based Public Engagement and Advocacy Model for Transforming Social Norms on Gender-Based Violence in the Andean Region (ARTS-CHANGE) led by Dr Huseyin Cakal.
The successful candidate will have experience in co-creative (involvement of and engagement with the entire spectrum of stakeholders) projects. They are also expected to have a strong track record of conceptualising, designing, executing field experiments, qualitative studies, and standard survey-based studies. You will have an advantage if you have demonstrable experience in intergroup relations, mental health and well-being among disadvantaged communities and are familiar with structural equation modelling (cross-sectional and longitudinal designs). Fluency in written and spoken Spanish will be an additional advantage
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed toDr. Huseyin Cakal at h.cakal@keele.ac.uk . Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on 02 March 2026
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