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Undergraduate Research Apprentice (Variable Hours, Fixed-Term)

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Leeds Beckett University

10d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Research & Development
    Education & Teaching
  • Leeds
  • 13d left

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  • You must be an incoming Level 6 BSc Psychology student, understand research design, and have strong research, communication, teamwork, and professional development skills.
  • You will assist in research projects, conduct literature reviews, gather and analyze data, transcribe interviews, and prepare reports while gaining essential research skills and collaborating with the team.

Requirements

  • You must be an incoming Level 6 Psychology (BSc Hons) student at Leeds Beckett University to apply for this role.
  • This post is appropriate for a psychology undergraduate who is about to commence level 6 of the BSc (Hons) Psychology course.
  • All candidates should possess an understanding of research design and methodological issues and possess academic research, communication and presentation skills, the ability to work as part of a team and a commitment to personal professional development.

Responsibilities

  • - You will be aligned to one or two of the PsyCen programmes over the course of the academic year.
  • - You will be encouraged to attend PsyCen research meetings.
  • - You will have an opportunity to be involved in real life research projects.
  • - This may involve undertaking literature searches and/or reviews and to assist in the preparation of ethics applications.
  • - Conduct primary research (archival/online) and/or experimental, fieldwork and survey.
  • - Assist in setting up interviews and focus groups and to transcribe individual participant and focus group interviews.
  • - Perform appropriate data analysis and draft research reports, presenting data in a clear and logical manner.
  • - You will learn key research skills which can be applied to postgraduate studies (MRes or PhD) or to build competencies which will be valuable for your future employment.
  • - You will also gain confidence in liaising with the research team and our collaborators and be exposed to a number of different research programmes and projects.

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for this position?

You must be an incoming Level 6 Psychology (BSc Hons) student at Leeds Beckett University to apply for this role.

How long is the fixed-term appointment for this role?

The fixed-term appointment is for 24 weeks.

How many hours per week will I be expected to work?

You will be expected to work approximately 4 hours per week.

Will the working schedule accommodate my university deadlines?

Yes, we will be aware of your Level 6 undergraduate deadlines when scheduling your work.

What kinds of research projects will I be involved in?

You will be aligned to one or two PsyCen programmes and could be involved in literature searches, ethics applications, primary research, interviews, focus groups, data analysis, and drafting research reports.

Is any prior experience required for this position?

Candidates should possess an understanding of research design and methodological issues, as well as strong academic research, communication, and presentation skills.

Will I have the opportunity to learn new skills during this apprenticeship?

Yes, you will learn key research skills that can be applied to postgraduate studies or future employment.

Can I reach out for more information about the position?

Yes, you can arrange an informal discussion about this post by contacting Dr. Trish Holch at the provided email address.

When is the interview scheduled for this role?

The interviews will be aimed to take place the week commencing 7th October 2024.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th September 2024 at 23:59.

Are there any diversity initiatives in this recruitment process?

Yes, we welcome applications from all individuals, particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

Leeds Beckett University

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Mission & Purpose

Here at Leeds Beckett, we are a modern professional university with ambition. Based in the vibrant city of Leeds, the biggest financial district outside of London, our vision is to be acknowledged for our commitment to student success, innovation and enterprise, global reach, and strong local impact. Our aspiration is to help create great graduates, exceptional employees, dynamic citizens and enterprising leaders and we work closely with employers and partners to ensure that our graduates are ready for work, ready for life, and ready to seize the opportunities that lie ahead. A big business in our own right, we have around 2,900 staff and more than 28,000 students from almost 100 countries around the world; we contributed an estimated £477 million to the economy every year. We are rightly proud to be the only university in the UK to hold the Investors in People Gold standard. With a 190-year history of education, which began with the founding of the Leeds Mechanics Institute in 1824, we are proud of our history and excited about our future.