Laboratory Technician - PsychologyUniversity

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ABOUT THE POST

Educated to degree level or equivalent, the successful applicant will have experience managing laboratory spaces and equipment and providing technical support for research in a higher education or comparable research setting. Ideally, they will have worked as a research assistant or in a similar research support role within an established psychology laboratory, supporting experimental research and working closely with researchers and students.

This role is central to supporting high-quality teaching, research, and the student experience within Psychology. The postholder will provide practical and technical support to staff and students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across the following areas:

Programme Support: Deliver technical laboratory support across Psychology programmes and assist with practical teaching, seminars, and student engagement activities.

Research Support: Support staff and student research through assistance with experimental design and implementation, participant testing, data collection, processing, and statistical analysis.

Laboratory Management: Maintain well-organised, accessible, and reliable laboratory spaces, equipment, and computing resources. Coordinate equipment booking, routine checks, troubleshooting, and maintenance, and manage the psychological test library and research data administration.

Digital and Technical Expertise: Support specialist research equipment and software, including experiment programming, equipment setup, and troubleshooting. Practical proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and R is required, alongside experience using MNE-Python, PsychoPy, and Pavlovia. Hands-on experience with Brain Products EEG systems, Tobii eye-tracking systems, BIOPAC systems, and NeuroConn tDCS equipment is desirable.

Compliance and Policy: Ensure laboratory activities comply with relevant health and safety requirements, research ethics procedures, data protection requirements, and institutional policies.

Events and Outreach: Support Open Days, Applicant Days, and other departmental events, including laboratory demonstrations and activities showcasing psychological research.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button.

Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and to complete a health assessment before they start work. Offers of employment are also conditional on receipt of satisfactory references and proof of qualifications held.

At London Met we are building an institution aware of its purpose to drive not only individual social mobility but also broader community actualisation. We recognise that our diverse community is our greatest strength, and as such we strongly encourage applications from anyone who feels they are currently underrepresented within UK higher education. Further information is available at: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/.

If you have a query, please contact us by email at: [email protected] quoting the reference number.

£36,345 to £43,110 per annum (inclusive of London allowance).