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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Soc/Psych)University of Birmingham - School of Philosophy, Theology and ReligionLocation:BirminghamSalary:£30,395 to £39,609 with potential progression once in post to £42,036 a yearHours:Full TimeContract Type:PermanentPlaced On:12th November 2018Closes:3rd December 2018Job Ref:80307Grade 7 -&#160;Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,395 to £39,609. With potential progression once in post to £42,036 a year.We are recruiting a Social Psychology postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on a research project examining the relationship between Science and Religion in Society based at the University of Birmingham. This role is one of seven that will work at UoB on the Science and Religion: Exploring the Spectrum Global Perspectives project (SRES2) led by Professor Fern Elsdon-Baker. There will also be an international team working on the SRES2 project in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, Sri Lanka, and the US.SRES2 Project is the social study of the relationship between science and religion is an emergent and growing field of research. To date research has tended to focus on US contexts, on scientists’ beliefs and perspectives, or on the beliefs of distinct ‘creationist’ faith groups and those who oppose them. Ending in Dec 2017, the Science and Religion: Exploring the Spectrum (SRES1) project, undertaken in the UK and Canada was the first multi- disciplinary project of its kind and sought to examine the historical, cultural, social and psychological drivers for public space narratives surrounding evolution and religion. SRES2 is a three-year follow-on project that will expand the SRES1's innovative multi- disciplinary method across a further 6 countries to address the gap in international research and to ascertain if processes identified in SRES1 are localized to predominantly Anglophone 'secular' cultural contexts or are evident more broadly.The post holder will work closely with the Principal Investigators (PI - Professor Fern Elsdon-Baker and Co-PI Dr Carola Leicht) and Co-investigator (Dr Carissa Sharp) to undertake social psychological experimental field research examining evolutionary science and religion in relation to social identity in the UK, Sri Lanka, Spain, Germany, and Argentina.Duties include:Develop research objectives and proposals for own and joint research relating directly to the social study of evolutionary science and religion in society, under supervision of principal investigator(s) and co-investigator(s) and with the assistance of a mentor if required.To work closely with the Principal Investigator and Co-investigators to undertake social psychological experimental field research examining evolutionary science and religion in relation to social identity in 5 countries (including the UK).Person specificationPhD in Social Psychology.MRes or masters in relevant discipline.A relevant undergraduate degree, at a minimum of a 2:1 classification or equivalent is required.An interest in, and desirably experience of, undertaking research relating to the relationship between science, religion and non-religion in society.Proficient in use of Qualtrics and SPSS research software.Proficient in cross-sectional and experimental social psychology methods including priming methods and implicit measures.Proficient in relevant data analysis techniques including: ANOVA regressions, mediation models, and social science survey data analysis.Closing date:&#160;&#160;&#160; 3 December 2018&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Reference: 80307To download the details and submit an electronic application online please click HERE; please quote Job Reference in all enquiries. Alternatively information can be obtained from 0121 415 9000 or visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/jobs