Behavioural Science Fellow

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a behavioural scientist. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to research supporting UK national security within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

You will be responsible for

• Reviewing literature in key areas of organisational psychology.
• Reviewing key psychometric measures and tests.
• Collaborating with a team of behavioural scientists working on related topics.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

• A PhD in a behavioural science discipline.
• Experience in organisational psychology.
• UK Citizenship.
• A commitment to UK national security.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of conducting different types of literature review.
• Experience of working in a research team.

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Behavioural Science Fellowships

Email Address: bsfellowships@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support

recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical and job portal support

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.