Research Assistant in Psychology


Company:	University of South Wales
Salary:	£29,588 to £33,951 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Pontypridd, CF37 1DL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Applied Psychology and Innovation Group (AP-RIG), located in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales, is investing heavily in research activity across three focused themes; i) addictions and integrated brain and behaviour (AIBB), ii) psychological interventions, and iii) physical and mental wellbeing.

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support our AP-RIG members in a range of research activity. This includes support for project planning, data collection, data analysis, drafting papers and grant application support.

To be considered for this position, you must have a good BPS accredited first degree in Psychology, and a postgraduate qualification (MSc, MPhil, MRes) in psychology or a related area.

This is a 1.0 FTE (full time) fixed term 12-month post.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Professor David Shearer (david.shearer@southwales.ac.uk).

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.

Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW

USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.

If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.

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