A Research Assistant is required to join the ESRC-funded Centre for Early Mathematics Learning. The role will be based in the Department of Mathematics Education at Loughborough University. The work will focus on research that explores 2 to 4 year old children’s thinking and learning about mathematics. The Research Assistant will support the development, conduct and reporting of research studies conducted with children and teachers, mainly in preschool settings.
The suitable candidate will be enthusiastic about conducting research with young children, have an interest in child development and education, and have experience in conducting psychological or educational research.
The role
An enthusiastic individual is sought to work with Professor Camilla Gilmore, Dr Kinga Morsanyi, Dr Hanna Weiers and other academic and research staff. The work will focus on research exploring 2- to 4-year-old children’s thinking and learning about mathematics. The Research Assistant will support the development, conduct and reporting of research studies conducted with children and teachers, mainly in preschool settings.
Duties
The post holder will:
- Recruit schools and child and family participants in studies
- Support the development of study designs.
- Collect data using cognitive tasks, interviews, and observations.
- Liaise with schools and teachers.
- Collate data and prepare for analysis.
- Contribute to analysis of data and reporting results of the study in written reports.
- Contribute to impact activities related to the studies and broader grant.
- Adhere to ethics and data security procedures.
- Work in collaboration with project staff across institutions.
- Comply with University Health and Safety Policy.
- Comply with University Rules and Regulations
About you
- Experience recruiting and testing participants for educational or psychological studies
- Recent experience working or studying in an academic environment
- Experience carrying out educational or psychological research with children
- Experience working with young children in an academic, employment or volunteer capacity.
- Skills and abilities Interest and knowledge of child cognitive development
- Good report-writing skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Self-motivated and able to work within the research team
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proven ability to work with young children
- A good honours degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Psychology, Education)
