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Delali Konu
Research Associate

Biography

I am an early career researcher with a deep interest in social psychology, specifically how our thoughts and attitudes about one another influence the ways in which we interact. I have a mixed methods research profile with expertise in behavioural science, quantitative methods, qualitative methods and participatory research. My doctoral work focused on self-generated thought and investigated which behaviours, brain processes, contexts and individual differences underpin our thought content. During my first Research Associate position, I supported projects which aimed to investigate people’s experiences with spending time alone including the influence of solitude on behaviour, emotion, and cognition. In my second Research Associate position, I supported projects which aimed to understand the influence of online misogyny on behaviours and experiences such as in relationships and mental health. I am currently working as a Research Associate for the Smart Data Donation Service (SDDS), a data service project aimed to improve the infrastructure of digital research. I enjoy being an active member of my research environment by engaging with research dissemination, department activities and supporting junior researchers. 

Study

  • PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, Department of Psychology, University of York, York (October 2019-September 2022)
  • Master of Psychology (Neuroimaging and Neuroscience), Department of Psychology, University of York, York (September 2014-June 2018)

Career

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate (Smart Data Donation Service), Department of Psychology, University of York, UK (December 2024-present)
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate (Social Origins Lab), Department of Psychology, University of York, Durham, UK (May 2022-November 2024)
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Psychology, Durham University, Durham, UK (October 2022- May 2024)
  • Research Assistant, University of York, York (July 2018- August 2019)
  • Research Assistant, University of York, York (March 2017- June 2019)

 

Departmental roles

  • Department Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Staff Champion, Department of Psychology, University of York, York (March 2025-present)
  • Department Athena Swan Policy Review Working Group Member, Department of Psychology Equality and Diversity Committee, University of York (June 2024-September 2024).
  • Departmental Ethnic Minority Student Representative, Department of Psychology, University of York, York (September 2020- September 2022)

Contact details

Delali Konu
Research Associate
Department of Psychology
University of York
Room PS/C/124b