Deafness Cognition and Language Research Centre (DCAL)
University College London
Post: Executive Function researcher
JOB SPECIFICATION
 Liaise with Gary Morgan and researchers to analyse EF and language data
 Write up research for publication
 Present findings at conferences
 Ensure compliance with UCL, ESRC, and UKDA data protection and ethics policies
 Interact with researchers and administrative staff across all DCAL research strands.
 Appreciate and respect the confidential nature of relevant matters and materials
 Attend staff meetings and training as required
 Maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations
 Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of
the post and its grading as requested by the line manager or DCAL Directors
PERSON SPECIFICATION
1. Skills
Highly computer literate with proficiency in manipulating Excel and spreadsheets or data
bases Effective team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent face-to-face and written communication skills in order to communicate with DCAL
research and administrative staff
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and scrupulous in record keeping
Excellent understanding of Executive Function skills in deaf children
Knowledge of British Sign Language would be an advantage
2. Aptitude
Able to manage projects
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Have excellent time management and prioritisation skills, and be able to meet deadlines
with minimal supervision
3. Qualifications
A PhD in Psychology
4. Experience
Experience in project management
Experience in research methods
Experience with cognitive and/or language data
Experience with video data
Experience of using data archives or knowledge of data preparation/processing
Experience of handling sensitive and confidential data
Practical experience of handling social science research data and data analysis using data
manipulation packages