Research Fellow

Role Description

Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is recognised as one of the leading and most accomplished departments at York, with a global reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where staff and students can thrive, contribute their best, and achieve their full potential. We take great pride in holding the Athena Swan Gold Award.

Project overview

The Department of Psychology is seeking a full-time research fellow to develop and disseminate a short training module on the psychology of threat and performance. The project will translate contemporary research into online and in-person workshops for professionals working in hazardous environments. 

Role

The role will involve developing materials for both workshops and online modules on the effects of threat/stress on performance. The successful candidate will liaise with key stakeholders in the military and third sector, and conduct interactive workshops with a wide range of different professional groups. The post will also involve designing and conducting survey-based research to evaluate the impact of the training modules. 

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Candidates should have a first degree in psychology or a closely related discipline.
• Candidates should have a PhD in psychology or a closely related discipline.
• Candidates should have a strong track record of liaising with military or third sector organisations. 
• Candidates should have experience  training personnel for work in high pressure settings (e.g., military, first responders, law enforcement).      

Interview date: to be confirmed 

For informal enquiries: please contact Cade McCall at cade.mccall@york.ac.uk.

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