Research Associate

Role Description

Department

The Department of Education at the University of York is seeking a Research Associate for 36 months to work with Dr Umar Toseeb on a project funded by the Nuffield Foundation called “Rethinking Special Educational Needs”. The project is a transdiagnostic investigation of the clustering and intergenerational transmission of special educational needs and mental health difficulties. The post is available from 1st May 2023 for 36 months.

Role

The post will involve secondary analysis of existing genetic and behavioural data from UK-based birth cohort studies. The successful candidate will:

• Pre-register analyses on the open science framework
• Plan and fit statistical models (e.g., factor analysis, structural equation models)
• Lead/co-author academic papers for publication
• Prepare materials for impact and dissemination activities
• Discuss findings at academic conferences

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• PhD (or nearing completion) in psychology, education, or related area 
• Ability to plan and fit advanced statistical models (e.g., factor analysis, structural equation models etc.)
• Proficient in the use of R or STATA
• Experience of analysing data from longitudinal cohort studies (e.g., Millennium Cohort Study, Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, Twins Early Development Study)
• Experience of implementing Open Science principles in research

Interview date: 16 March 2023

For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Umar Toseeb on umar.toseeb@york.ac.uk 

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