Research Assistant


Company:	Abertay University
Salary:	£32,079.92 - £37,694.44
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Dundee, DD1 1HG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

Reporting to Dr Julie Gawrylowicz, you will join an exciting Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR)- funded project, Enhancing Witness Statement Taking with Edge AI. The project sits at the intersection of cognitive psychology, forensic psychology and Artificial Intelligence, examining how emerging technologies might support the collection of accurate and reliable witness evidence. Working with researchers from Abertay University and the University of Aberdeen, you will contribute to research with genuine potential to influence policing practice and policy.

As a Research Assistant, you will play a key role in the project, supporting participant recruitment, data collection, data management, analysis, and engagement with policing stakeholders. You will gain hands-on experience in applied cognitive and forensic psychology research, collaborate with academic and professional partners, and contribute to activities that may lead to conference presentations, research publications, and impact-focused outputs.

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