Research Assistant in Experimental Methods in Computer Science

About us

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL Computer Science was ranked second in the UK for research power and first in England. UCL Computer Science carries out research, undergraduate, and postgraduate teaching across all areas of theoretical and applied computer science.

About the role

This is an opportunity to join the Department of Computer Science, UCL to work as a Research Assistant in Experimental Methods on a project studying human sensitivity to sounds and the perception of loudness. The role will involve the setting up of equipment, recruitment of participants as well as data collection and management. The Research Assistant will be working with a team of researchers and academics involved in auditory research.

This is a fixed-term role with funding available until 02/07/24 in the first instance.

About you

The applicant should have research experience in running and managing human participant studies and data collection (MSc in Psychology/Psychophysics/Biophysics/Physics/ speech and Language processing, or related degree). Preferably, experience of working in the field of auditory perception.

The role will involve the setting up of equipment, recruitment of participants as well as data collection and management. The Research Assistant will be working with a team of researchers and academics involved in auditory research.

Qualifications, experience and knowledge:

Research experience in running and managing human participant studies and data collection (PhD/MSc in Psychology/Psychophysics/Biophysics/Physics/speech and Language processing or related degree). Preferably, experience of working in the field of auditory perception.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to follow experimentation protocols and maintain data security.

Personal Attributes:

Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team, or alone, in a research community. [Essential]

What we offer

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme

• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

• Immigration loan

• Relocation scheme for certain posts

• On-Site nursery

• On-site gym

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

• Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Prof. I. Yasin. Email: i.yasin@ucl.ac.uk