Research Associate Centre for Early Mathematics Learning Causal Mechanisms

**Full Time Fixed Term (12 Months)**

Following a £10m grant from the ESRC, Loughborough University is seeking to appoint highly motivated Research Associates to join the Centre for Early Mathematics Learning (CEML). CEML aims to transform research in early mathematics education by revealing new understanding of children’s early mathematical learning, designing and evaluating educational resources based on the science of mathematical learning, and working with teachers, early years practitioners and families to translate these findings to practice.

A Postdoctoral Research Associate role is available to study the development of early mathematical skills and the causal relationship between specific mathematics skills and mathematics achievement. In collaboration with investigators, the postholder will carry out the delayed post-test phase of a randomised control trial. They will lead on data collection in schools, with the support of graduate and undergraduate research assistants. They will also contribute to an ongoing systematic review on numerical predictors of mathematical development. The postholder will further be involved in analysing and interpreting data collected, disseminating results, as well as in the preparation of draft manuscripts for journal publication.

Applicants should have a PhD in psychology, education or a related discipline, and a desire to work in an interdisciplinary centre focused on early mathematics learning.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Julia Bahnmüller, via email to j.bahnmuller@lboro.ac.uk

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

**Our Benefits**

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

**Time off -** generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme

**Where you work –** access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

**Financial wellbeing** – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities

**Support for you and those close to you -** through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options

**Health and wellbeing** – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support

**Travel and sustainability** - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

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