We’re looking for a Student Research Assistant to support our project, “Exploring the relationship between mental representation and cognition in d/Deaf and hearing individuals”. In this study we are looking for recruiting a large sample of congenital or early d/Deaf individuals who use English or/ and British Sign Language to communicate.

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About the role

• This is a paid position (£13.99/h as net salary)

• 6 hours a week for around 4 months (from April to July)

• Flexible, independent work with regular support from the research team

 

Main tasks

• Recruiting d/Deaf and hearing participants for an online study (via Prolific, Deaf charities, social media, and other advertising routes)

• Responding to participant emails, carrying out prescreening, and directing eligible participants to the experiment

• Basic data management and simple data analysis

 

Who we’re looking for

• Someone with a genuine interest in cognitive psychology and quantitative research

• Strong communication skills

• Able to work independently and stay organised

 

Desirable experience

Because the project involves recruiting d/Deaf participants, Deaf awareness, BSL knowledge, and experience within the Deaf community would be very welcome. d/Deaf students are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

This is a great opportunity for Psychology students who want hands‑on research experience in a supportive environment, especially those interested in language, cognition, and deafness.

 

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to b.manini@derby.ac.uk by 3rd  March. In the cover letter, please let us know why you are interested in this position, what skills you can bring to the role, and what kind of experience you would like to get. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview on 10th or 11th March

 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact b.manini@derby.ac.uk or H.Roebuck@derby.ac.uk.