Queen’s University Belfast

We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and productive person to join the Animal Behaviour and Welfare research team, based in the School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast. The successful individual will be responsible for managing a 2-year Leverhulme Trust funded study designed to explore the evolution of laterality in the canids, with a specific focus on domestic dogs and wolves. The post involves data collection, report writing and conference presentation and requires travel, both inside and outside the UK. The post is a critical role, and as such, successful applicants will have responsibilities in independent research, team work, day-to-day lab management, collaborations and outreach. About The Person To be successful at the shortlisting stage, the applicant must provide evidence in their application of how they meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information. Hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant area, e.g., Psychology, Biology or closely related discipline. Have, or be about to submit, a PhD in Psychology, Biology or closely related discipline, with a focus on animal behaviour​​​​. Recent relevant research experience to include: A proven track record of collecting data on animalbehaviour. Experience of statistical analysis. Evidence of publication record commensurate with stage of career. The ability to work closely with animals and liaise with pet owners, zoo keepers and other members of the public. The ability to travel for up to 2-3 week periods for data collection. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. This post is available for 24 Months or until 31 May 2028, whichever is soonest. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support for the financial administration of externally funded research grants across both pre award and post award stages of the research lifecycle. They will assist the Research Grants Supervisor / Manager with the costing, preparation, and submission of research funding applications, ensuring required financial information is entered accurately into relevant systems and templates. In addition they will support with the set up of new research projects on university finance and research systems, ensuring that records are complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate documentation. About the person: The successful candidate will have: 5 GCSE’s (including Mathematics and English). Strong experience in using spreadsheets for data analysis, including extracting data, performing reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy across datasets. Experience working with large, integrated finance or research management systems, with confidence navigating and updating digital records. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.