Job Description

Position: Research Psychologist (KTP Associate)
Based at: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, Buckinghamshire
The role:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a graduate to work full time on a 30-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop a Relational Training Model that will improve the productivity of hearing dog training.
Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will be based at Hearing Dogs for Deaf People's premises in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire.
Company Information:
To find out more about Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, go to
Qualifications we require:
Hold, or be about to obtain, an honours degree (or equivalent experience) in Psychology, Human and Animal Psychology or a related discipline such as Counselling or Neuroscience.
A master's or Doctorate-Level qualification in Psychology with a focus on Human and/or Animal Psychology is desirable.
Application requirements:

• Applied knowledge of applied psychology, relational behaviour models and human-dog/animal interactions.
• Knowledge of Statistics and quantificational analysis.
• Awareness of operational processes and cultural change approaches.
• Capability in relevant technologies and software platforms (Generative AI, video capture, production) and data management.
• Independent and collaborative problem-solving skills with excellent project management and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with dogs.

About KTP:
For 50 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) have been helping to innovate for growth by connecting businesses that have an innovation idea with the academic expertise to help deliver it. Currently around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs - collaborative, transformative three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation.
Benefits:

• 2,000 per year to spend on personal training
• opportunity to register on a higher degree at a reduced cost
• opportunity of a permanent position with the company: 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project

For an informal discussion, please contact Professor Rebecca Pearson, or Professor Deborah James,
Apply by clicking the Apply button and submit a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Only applications with a covering letter will be considered.
Due to the nature of KTP funding, those who have already completed more than 1 year of a KTP are not eligible to apply.
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Up to 41,000 per annum