Overview
Job Title: Research Associate – Centre for Early Mathematics Learning
Job Reference: REQ250995
Date Posted: Thu, 6 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Application Closing Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Location: Loughborough
Package: Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from £35608
Full time, fixed term contracts (until 31 May 2027)
Loughborough University is seeking to appoint a highly-motivated Research Associate to join the ESRC-funded £10m 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 process of translating research on early mathematical learning to practice in classrooms and other settings. In collaboration with investigators, the postholder will design and carry out studies using online surveys, focus groups, interviews.
Loughborough University is seeking to appoint a highly-motivated Research Associate to join the ESRC-funded £10m 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 process of translating research on early mathematical learning to practice in classrooms and other settings. In collaboration with investigators, the postholder will design and carry out studies using online surveys, focus groups, interviews, classroom observations, design research and trials. These studies will identify the most effective ways to communicate research findings to teachers and other educational practitioners. These approaches will then be employed to design and deliver effective professional development.
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.
These studies will identify the most effective ways to communicate research findings to teachers and other educational practitioners. These approaches will then be employed to design and deliver effective professional development.
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.
For more information refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification.
For informal enquiries please contact Colin Foster c.foster@lboro.ac.uk.
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 your family – on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies
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
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
