The opportunities on this page are arranged by the NWSSDTP. For opportunities arranged by other DTPs or organisations, visit Externally Advertised Placements. For general information about the Research in Practice Placement Scheme, visit the RiPPS page.

Browse the current vacancies below to explore the roles:

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• Click ‘See Vacancy’ to download the full vacancy description.
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Stay tuned for exciting opportunities to advance your career with Research in Practice! We will update this page with new opportunities every three months, at the beginning of November, February, May and August. Expressions of Interest should be submitted within a month, so at the beginning of December, March, June and September respectively. Unfilled opportunities may rollover into subsequent periods, dependent on project timeframe.

Deadline for Expressions of Interest to be submitted for opportunities below: 1 September 2026

The following vacancies are open to all NWSSDTP funded students:

Active Learning Lab & Infant and Child Development Lab, Lancaster University

Research Assistantship: The Curiosity Battery Project

Onsite placement (limited hybrid work) at Lancaster University.

Update: Full-time or part-time (min 0.4 FTE). Start date flexible, to be negotiated with placement host

The Curiosity Project aims to measure the multidimensional nature of curiosity in primary school children (7-11-year-olds) and examine its impact on learning and well-being over time.

The project team will support you to develop a stand-alone study, or you can choose to contribute to the ongoing set of studies. You’ll have opportunities to co-author the scientific outputs, such as conference presentation and peer reviewed manuscripts.

Apply

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