Social Psychologist
18AI USED FOR18%moving to63%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Social Psychologist
Social psychologists study how people behave and think when they are with others. They carry out research to understand things like peer pressure, bullying, belonging, and how communities work - then use what they find to help make life better.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Who hires for this
University College London (UCL)UCL is renowned for its research excellence and offers a vibrant environment for social psychologists to thrive.The British Psychological Society (BPS)As the leading professional body for psychologists in the UK, BPS offers numerous opportunities for social psychologists to engage in impactful work.The National Health Service (NHS)The NHS employs social psychologists to improve mental health services and community health initiatives.MindMind is a mental health charity that employs social psychologists to develop and implement community programmes.The Home OfficeThe Home Office employs social psychologists to inform policy and improve community relations.The University of ManchesterKnown for its strong psychology department, offering various research opportunities for social psychologists.The University of EdinburghA leading institution in psychological research, providing a collaborative environment for social psychologists.The Tavistock Institute of Human RelationsThis organisation focuses on social science research and consultancy, employing social psychologists for various projects.The Behavioural Insights TeamKnown for applying behavioural science to public policy, they hire social psychologists to inform their strategies.The Royal Society of Arts (RSA)RSA employs social psychologists to conduct research and promote social change through innovative projects.