Durham University Durham University is one of the world's top universities with strengths across the Arts and Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences.

A 10-month fixed-term Research Assistant (RA) position is available two days per week in the Department of Psychology at Durham University. The successful candidate will join the research project "Triple A - Attention, Arousal and Anxiety in School" led by Dr Mary Hanley and Prof Debbie Riby and funded by an ESRC IAA grant. The project focuses on translating research on barriers to engagement at school to make an impact with educators, by developing a manualised training programme for schools.

The Project: The project has two core aims: first, to co-produce a manualised training programme to support Triple-A needs for autistic pupils at school; and secondly, to conduct a preliminary trial of the training with a small number of schools. The project will run across three phases. In phase 1, we will work with key stakeholder groups to identify the key components of the manual. In phase 2, we will co-produce the manual alongside an advisory group. In phase 3, we will trial the training with a small number of schools and evaluate evidence of impact.

The Project Team: The research assistant will join a vibrant research group in the field of neurodevelopmental conditions (inc 4 PhD students, a postdoc, another RA, academic staff). The grant is held by Dr Mary Hanley and Prof Debbie Riby, who will jointly provide RA supervision. The broader project team also involves the Communication and Interaction team from Durham County Council, who are our collaborative partners in this project (acting as advisers).

This post is fixed term for 10 months and this is set by the level of fudning provided for this post by the sponsor ESRC IAA. The successful applicant will, ideally, be in post in March 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. All applicants are asked to submit:

• A CV and covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above;