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CREATIVE SCIENTIST

ABOUT KINDA STUDIOS

Kinda Studios is the first women-led neuroaesthetics studio applying neuroscience research into creative projects to enhance the impact of arts, culture and technology on wellbeing and connection. 

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The studio transforms scientific insights into strategies, experiences and curation, while the lab uses mobile brain-body technology to test, iterate, amplify and validate these in real-world environments. As a bridge between academic labs and the creative sector, Kinda’s dynamic approach turns neuroscience into more meaningful ideas and innovations. Working with partners at the forefront of science, technology and the creative arts, Kinda is pioneering new interdisciplinary projects to maximise impact. 

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Our work is split into two distinct areas:

  • STUDIOS consults and designs original work that transforms robust scientific insights into strategies, products, experiences, content and curation

  • LABS uses real-time mobile brain-body imaging, biosensors and neuroscience scales to test, iterate, amplify and validate these in real-world spaces. 

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Role will serve as the team’s Creative Scientist and work across our Studio and Lab projects, support the Kinda Studios Directors and the Research Director. This includes working on day-to-day project research, science communications and client management.
                               
We are looking for an experienced researcher who would like the opportunity to creatively explore the field outside of academia and be involved in creative ideation and outputs. 
                               
You should be able to creatively think about how research can be applied to designs and how it relates to current events across social, political and cultural issues. This includes thinking about how scientific insights can be specifically applied to creative and cultural executions through new innovations, products, experiences, as well as carrying out custom research to better define, validate and design these.
                               
We are looking for a flexible and confident individual with an eye for detail and strong communication skills, and ability to translate complex scientific information into easily understood and accessible language for adaptation to cultural health and creative applications.
                               
The role would best suit an individual with experience in research, science comms, new media, technology, creative projects, a holistic approach to connection and wellbeing and the role of both the mind and the body in health.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Kinda Studios

1. Consultancy Projects
1.1.  Project Management

  • Client projects, including timelines and evaluation

  • Working directly with clients and managing projects with them - understanding briefs, updating the team, responding to queries and client tasks

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1.2.  Client-led literature reviews

  • Manage transdisciplinary literature reviews covering science, anthropological, cultural and design backgrounds 

 

1.3 Lead science communications

  • Write well-summarised reports, design toolkits and research documents to feed directly into client projects. Writing should be clearly translated from scientific language into applied communications for the creative industry.

 

2. Internal Research & Development

2.1. Research Hub

  • Cataloguing, updating the Kinda Studios library of academic papers to assist thought leadership of the future of technology in the integration of science, art and design.

  • Translating top studies, insights and findings into the Research Hub for easily accessible insights to feed into reports, public talks, pitches and team knowledge

2.1. Studio External Communications

  • Writing of studio Instagram and Linkedin content, populating and developing posts, working alongside the Studio Production Lead

  • Working alongside the Research Director in developing, ideating and writing annual public facing reports

  • Management and development of the monthly newsletter. 

  • Updating website and case studies alongside the Studio Production Lead

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3. Events, Curation & Content

  • Source relevant guests to appear on panels, podcasts and across events

  • Prepare background research to feed into events

 

Kinda Labs

4. Research & Data Led Projects
4.1. Work across research projects led the Research Director

  • Support the design of research methodologies and research materials (e.g., surveys, interviews, workshops, experiments etc)

  • Support data collection, participant recruitment, ethics and briefing forms.

  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis under the supervision of the Research Director. 

4.2. Lead translation of data into tangible insights

  • Write reports / papers / toolkits in easy to implement language for design and strategic applications.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for an adaptable individual who is able to work autonomously and flexibly across a range of domains. You have a proactive approach to working, a keen eye for detail and be comfortable with ambitious projects working closely with a supportive team. The following list of personal attributes is not exhaustive and we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the criteria. We understand that job descriptions and personal specifications are a blunt instrument to finding the best candidate. Whilst we need someone who can hit the ground running - we are a supportive team who are looking to invest in self-development and growth. 

Essential Criteria

  • Bachelor's degree in scientific or creative discipline

  • Industry or academic experience conducting research projects

  • Strong science communication skills, written and verbal

  • Ability to translate complex research into accessible, creative formats

  • Comfortable with literature reviews and synthesising diverse disciplines

  • Experience managing clients and delivering projects to deadlines

  • Interest in cultural, political, and social applications of science

  • Skilled in qualitative and quantitative data analysis

  • Experience using Jamovi, SPSS or other statistical software

  • Experience using Excel

  • Experience conducting interviews, focus groups or other qualitative data collection methods

  • Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple workstreams

  • Confident using social media and contributing to public communications

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Desirable Criteria

  • MSc in Psychology, Neuroscience or related field

  • Experience working outside academia or in interdisciplinary teams

  • Familiarity with creative industries, health, wellbeing, or tech

  • Experience producing toolkits, reports or design assets

  • Familiarity with event curation, podcasts, or workshops

  • Interest in the intersection of science, art, and design

  • Experience with neurotechnology including EEG and physiology measures

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DETAIL

Contract term:

4-5 Days per week - 8 month initial term with opportunity to extend

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Salary:

£36,000 - £40,000 (experience dependent)

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Workspace:

Physical office in Shoreditch, East London with flexibility to work from home

 

Timeline

Deadline for Applications: By 11am on 28 May 2025. Send your CV & covering email (500 words max) to info@kindastudios.com. If you would prefer to submit a CV and a video explaining why you would be suitable for the role, please ensure your videos are no longer than 2 minutes in length and supplied via private YouTube link. 

  • Interviews: 2 / 3 June

  • Start date:  Early July

INCLUSIVITY

We are a women-led team and equal opportunity employer with focus to spotlight those less served in the creative and academic industries. This is an opportunity to join an agile and close-knit team exploring creative and scientific work outside of the normal confines. 

This opportunity is open to all.

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