Psychology Lab Technician - Dubai Campus

This Psychology Lab Technician position supports research operations, student training in lab equipment and software, and collaboration across campuses. Key duties include assisting with practical classes, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting student research projects. A Bachelor's degree in Psychology and proficiency with statistical software are essential.

• Administer the laboratory booking system and maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post and its general responsibilities. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.
• Support teaching and assessment on academic programmes by assisting colleagues in Psychology with laboratory practical classes, workshops and other activities that facilitate the delivery of HWUD’s psychology programmes.
• Plan, prepare and set up laboratory sessions for research methods, data analysis and other practical classes, providing technical assistance during classes and tutorials.
• Provide technical training, instruction and guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the use of research equipment, research techniques and relevant experimental and statistical software, providing effective, well-documented and timely support.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and support the smooth day-to-day operation of the Psychology laboratory.
• Assist undergraduate and postgraduate students with the technical aspects of dissertation projects and support academic staff with ongoing research activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Dubai, at other campuses, and with external networks to exchange information, share learning and build relationships for future collaboration.
• Oversee the safe operation of laboratory activities by liaising with Campus Services and ensuring compliance with University safety policies and statutory regulations.
• Manage and maintain databases associated with Psychology laboratory access and student research participation, including recording and collating credits gained by students through research participation and providing relevant credit records to course teaching teams.
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff development activities, including training to enhance technical skills.

• A broad understanding and background in Psychology
• A postgraduate degree in Psychology or closely related discipline
• Competence using NVivo or willingness to learn
• Experience of working in laboratory and/or educational environments
• Experience in supporting the learning of others
• An undergraduate honours degree in Psychology
• Competence using SPSS/JAMOVI or equivalent analytical software packages
• Fluent (verbal and written) in English
• Good communication, interpersonal and technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently and be Proactive and resourceful
• Ability to apply technical and research knowledge to support student learning and laboratory-based teaching activities
• Commitment to continuous professional development, including enhancement of skills.
• Experience in survey and esperimental software paltforms (e.g. PsychoPy, SurveyLab, Testable or equivalent)
• Some programming skills (e.g., /R -statistics /Python/ Matlab/C /Java), preferably with experience in implementing psychological experiments
• Flexible and innovative with the ability to adapt to continually changing situations