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K+ Natural, Mathematical And Engineering Sciences PhD Student Supporter
Job Description
To be considered for this role you must complete this application form: https://forms.office.com/e/fwxL4CMy98
The K+ team are looking for passionate PhD students to deliver engaging academic content for our K+ Spring and Summer Schools. Your role will be central to inspiring Year 12 students and equipping them with the skills and confidence to explore academic research independently.
You will prepare a seminar, support students to select a research question for their project and support your seminar group to create an engaging group pitch. Your academic content will need to be relevant to a K+ Pathway.
This role will require a commitment of 26 hours work before, during and after the Spring/Summer School. Hours will be broken down as follows:
6 hours for preparation
4 hours for compulsory training.
10 hours are to be completed at the Spring/ Summer Schools
4 hours for marking
Prior to the Spring/Summer school you will need to prepare:
A one-hour seminar on an area of research relevant to a K+ Pathway. The seminar should highlight how your chosen research area connects to various subfields. For example, a History PhD student might introduce ?Youth Culture?, explaining how it relates to topics like music, politics, or social movements.
Five different research question briefs (covering a range of disciplines / topics related to your research area) that can be distributed to students. These should be accessible to Year 12 students to understand and include a suggested reading / resources list to guide independent exploration.
During the Spring/ Summer School you will deliver content across 2 days.
On Day 1 you will:
Deliver a one-hour seminar for 20-25 students which includes discussion questions to encourage interaction and engagement.
Deliver a session on Choosing a Research Question (the same session will be repeated twice for two groups of 10-13 students).
Guide students in selecting a specific question within their chosen research brief to focus on for their academic poster project.
Support students as they outline ideas for their academic poster, which they will complete in the weeks following the Spring/ Summer school.
On Day 2 you will:
Support students to work as a group to develop a pitch based on the research area they explored on Day 1. The pitch should be fun and dynamic, designed to replicate a ?funding pitch? scenario (think Dragon?s Den!). A panel of judges will decide which research area deserves the most ?funding? based on the persuasiveness of each pitch.
Help groups refine their ideas and ensure they are on the right track by answering questions and providing feedback during pitch preparation time.
Encourage creativity while keeping the pitch academically grounded.
All academic activities will be supported by our Widening Participation Student Ambassadors (current King?s Undergraduate / Masters students) and the SMWP team.
After the Spring/ Summer School
Students will individually complete their academic poster projects, building on the work they completed in their Spring / Summer School. The posters will be displayed at a conference celebrating their achievements a few weeks later (attendance at the conference for PhD Student Supporters is optional).
Once the conference is complete, we will send you copies of your students' academic posters so that you can provide feedback. The feedback should be approximately 100-150 words with the aim of encouraging the student to continue their academic exploration of the research area.
Delivery dates by Pathway:
| Pathway | Training dates | Delivery dates | Marking dates |
| Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences | Thurs 13th March (1 hour) Sun 27th July (3 hours) | Thurs 14th - Friday 15th August | By Monday 8th September
|
Qualifications
PhD in progress or Postdoc
Skills
Essential criteria:
- PhD (in progress) or Postdoc in Dentistry, Life Sciences and Medicine or a related field
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to engage and enthuse a group of young people on an academic topic
Desirable criteria:
- Experience working with young people aged 16-18
- Experience teaching/ delivering sessions to young people
- Experience delivering an academic poster at a research conference
Please note that all successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check (cost covered by SMWP).
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About Us: The UK Higher Education Humanitarian Group (HEHG) is dedicated to advancing, coordinating, and catalyzing support for forcibly displaced academics and students across the UK higher education sector. Chaired by King?s College London and the University of Edinburgh, our group comprises representatives from various UK universities and sector groups, including the United Nations High Commission for Refugees and Universities UK International.
Role overview: We are seeking a motivated and skilled Project Coordinator to facilitate the UK higher education sector's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The HEHG has established a sub-group focused on developing a coordinated response to the partial destruction of the higher education sector in Gaza. This role is critical in fostering collaboration among UK universities, Gazan academics, and civil society organizations.
Qualifications
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria:
- MA degree in Politics, International Relations, Migration Studies, or a related Social Sciences discipline.
- Deep understanding of the global issue of forced displacement, the UK higher education sector, and the current situation in Palestine.
- Demonstrated experience in project coordination.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and deliver projects on time.
- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable Criteria:
- Familiarity with the Gazan higher education sector.
- Experience working sensitively with forcibly displaced communities and a solid understanding of global forced displacement issues.
Successful candidates will be invited to a short interview to explore in further detail how your skills and experience match the role criteria.
Skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Mapping Initiatives: Identify and document existing initiatives that support Gazan students, academics, and universities.
- Web Development: Create a comprehensive webpage featuring key information about the Gazan higher education sector, including case studies and guidance for UK universities on how to engage and support.
- Event Coordination: Organize an in-person event connecting university leaders to develop a collaborative response aimed at supporting Gazan students and academics.
- Reporting: Produce a concise report outlining how UK universities can effectively support Gazan students and academics, with a focus on digital education.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Facilitate communication and collaboration with key groups and organizations within the UK higher education sector.
***WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS AS OF 6TH MARCH 2025. THE JOB ADD IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU.***
LOCATION STRAND AND/OR LONDON BRIDGE - LOOKING FOR WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND COVER. The casual receptionist is an important role in helping King?s Sport & Wellness deliver its range of services to all members across our 2 gym sites. You will work closely with the full-time health and fitness coaches and the gym operations supervisors to ensure that members are given a world class experience.
The role is a zero hour contract and shifts are allocated subject to need using the app SLING. WEEKEND shifts are priority. You will need to have or be working towards a FIRST AID qualification.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
First aid qualification
Must be able to work weekends
Must be able to work flexible hours, including early shifts, late shifts, and weekend shifts, and have good availability
A good level of education (A-level) or equivalent.
Suitable experience and knowledge of working in a similar/related role
Commitment to continued professional development
Excellent communication skill across a variety of customer groups and ability to forge good relationships with a variety of departments or user groups
A strong grasp of information technology and Microsoft office skills including word and excel
Desirable qualifications/qualities:
Level 2 Fitness Instructing Qualification or working towards Level 2 Fitness Instructing Qualification.
Other fitness related qualifications.
Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations.
Knowledge of the importance of physical, mental and social skills to aid individual wellness.
Skills
To monitor the gym members to ensure their safety and report any concerns to the full-time team members
To support the gym team to continually maintain and exceed operational performance of the gyms
To assist in the operational systems and processes of managing health and fitness memberships and services and ensure all card transactions are accurately reported.
Ensure all operating policies are adhered to whilst in the gyms - being responsible for the opening and closing procedures and ensuring all equipment and the building operates within health & Safety guidelines as required
To develop positive working relationships with the health and fitness coaches, King?s Sport & Wellness staff, and other student service providers within the University to enhance students? experience.
Provide an exceptional level of customer service through phone, email, and face-to-face interactions as well as signposting to other King's Sport & Wellness services.
Escalate customer enquiries to relevant parties using correct procedure
Any further duties, which may reasonably be required by King?s Sport & Wellness Gym Management or King?s Sport Senior Management
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Qualifications
Degree in psychology
Skills
Experince with drawing to a voice over
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