Research Assistant in Youth Sport Psychology

Working with Professor Chris Harwood and staff in NTU's Sport and Performance Psychology Research Group, the post holder will be responsible for working on projects focused on supporting the development of youth athletes. A key project for this part time post will be supporting the delivery, data collection and completion of a psychosocial intervention research project with youth tennis players and their families., For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Professor Chris Harwood at

Knowledge and application of research methods at postgraduate level in sport psychology is essential, alongside an understanding and experience of youth sport-related theories and contexts. Applicants who are passionate and conscientious academics and who are HCPC registered sport psychologists or enrolled on the SEPAR or QSEP pathway are particularly encouraged to apply.

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators. Our Department of Sports Science resides within the School of Science and Technology on the Clifton Campus and has a long and established history for delivering sport-related programmes. Recent investment into the Department has enhanced our physical resources, research environment and the student learning experience. With four well-equipped physiology laboratories, the British Olympic Association approved environmental chamber, the recently refurbished performance analysis suite and two biomechanics and neuromuscular performance laboratories in the £4m Natural Sciences Research Centre, we offer a friendly environment of excellence and invite you to join us.

• Between 25 and 35 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot more