The Department of Psychology is seeking a full-time Research Project Coordinator to work with Dr Silke Göbel for 3 years on an ESRC-funded project investigating the foundations of understanding fractions and decimal numbers.
The ability to understand and handle rational numbers such as fractions and decimal numbers (e.g., 1/3, 2.14) is an important foundational skill for advanced mathematics and a gateway into STEM-subjects. Rational numbers are also common in the workplace and proficiency with rational numbers is important for health-related decisions and to manage personal finances. Given the positive outcomes linked to proficiency with rational numbers, the currently low levels of rational number proficiency are worrying.
In the project we will use cognitive psychological research to improve proficiency with rational numbers. The project will consist of a longitudinal, several behavioural and eye-tracking experiments as well as training studies with secondary school children and adults.
The main purpose of the role is to provide support to the research project and assist with its day-to-day operation. The post holder will have an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related discipline and experience working with children. The project will involve extensive testing in schools, as well as liaising with parents and teachers to build contacts in the community. The post will also involve organising events and promoting public engagement with science.
Interview date: 31 August 2022
For informal enquiries: please contact Silke Goebel.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.
Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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