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Cognitive Psychology Research Fellow (AI-Intervention)Cognitive Psychology Research Fellow (AI-Intervention)Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Schologists Remote with Travel to Schools on Occasion | UK-based is a requirement of the grant All applicants must be based in the UK, according to grant requirements. If you are not UK-based, you will be automatically sent a rejection letter. Please do not apply if that is the case. Start Date:August–September 2025 Contract:Fixed-term (15 months, with potential extension) AtSchologists , we’re developingPebble— a UKRI-funded platform that blends personalised cognitive assessments, game-based interventions, and an AI therapist to help secondary students better understand and grow their minds. We’re looking for aCognitive Research Scientistto help shape and drive the scientific backbone of this work. You’ll be working directly with our founder to design high-quality tools, publish impactful research, and support ethical and school-facing operations. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to be at the intersection of cognition, education, and real-world innovation — translating research into tools that can actually change lives. What You’ll Do: Write and develop research protocols, ethics submissions (through an independent REC), and publishable academic papers. Run and interpret statistical analyses —STATA preferred , though R can be discussed. Inform the creation of innovative cognitive assessment and intervention tasks grounded in current literature. Support the psychological modelling of our AI therapist and feedback systems. Work with schools to enable smooth data collection and feedback loops. You’ll Need: A PhD (or equivalent experience) in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, educational psychology, or a related field. Strong knowledge of domain-specific cognitive functions (e.g. attention, working memory, planning, task switching). An understanding ofnear and far transferin cognitive development and learning. Statistical confidence — particularly inSTATA— for data cleaning, standardising scores, regression, and ANOVA. A fast-paced, collaborative, and reflective research style. What Can Set You Apart: Deep familiarity withmetacognitionandcognitive remediation , especially in educational settings. Experience working withSEND learnersor diverse student populations. A strongpublication background , preferably in cognitive psychology. A passion for turning research intopractical, scalable solutions— and being part of something that actually matters. We’re primarily looking for afull-timeteam member, but we’re open topart-time arrangements(0.5 FTE or above) for more experienced applicants with relevant specialist knowledge. We actively welcome candidates with lived experience ofmental health challengesorneurodivergence . You’ll be joining a team that genuinely cares about what we build — and how we build it. To apply, send your CV through LinkedIN and send a short cover . Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Contract Job functionJob function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Health and Human Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Schologists by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Researcher” roles.London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Quantitative Researcher (Hedge Fund, Institutional branch)London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago Cambridge, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago Graduate Research Assistant - Data Analyst: MigrationLaw, Scotland, United Kingdom 5 months ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Cambridge, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Graduate Research Assistant - Data Analyst: MigrationLaw, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago Daresbury, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr