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Research Assistant

£44,850 - £44,850
 

Job Description

Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London are looking for a part-time research assistant. The position will involve working on a project to identify research priorities for neurodivergent communities on the topic of disordered eating. This will drive the research agenda going forward and ensure future research is responsive to community priorities.





This project is led by Dr Virginia Carter Leno, in collaboration with Dr Moritz Herle (KCL) and Prof Will Mandy (UCL). The project consists of online data collection, as well as in-depth facilitated workshop discussions. The goal is to work collaboratively with experts by experience and other stakeholders to co-produce a research agenda on the factors that contribute to experiences of disordered eating in neurodivergent people (with a focus on autism and ADHD). In parallel a review of available population-based datasets (e.g., Millennium Cohort Study) will identify existing opportunities that can be leveraged to make new discoveries about eating difficulties of neurodivergent people; and inform where novel data collection is required.





The role holder’s responsibilities will involve participant recruitment, supporting data collection, conducting database scoping and literature review. This post is part-time, ~ 3 days a week (equivalent to 21 hours, subject to agreement between the candidate and PI), and an ideal opportunity for graduating MSc students to gain extra research and work experience in a friendly and dynamic environment that is rich in opportunities. There is also potential to be involved in manuscript preparation and submission in the future if of interest.





The post will be based at the IoPPN campus, but flexible working days/hours and working from home are very much possible. We would ideally like the position holder to begin in late June/early July, and the role will run until end of September. 



Key Responsibilities

 To manage participant recruitment and participant payment processes for online data collection and in-person workshop

 To contribute to project planning and day-to-day management of the project

 To liaise with project partners and collaborators as required

 Literature review

 Database scoping and creating a summary report



The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.



Qualifications

 BSc in a related field of study (e.g. psychology)



Skills

 Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 Evidence of good time management and project management skills

 Evidence of an ability to work independently and to use own initiative, as well as to collaborate with others.

 Evidence of good general computing skills and use of Microsoft Office 365 programs

 Relevant clinical or or research experience in the field of neurodiversity and/or eating disorders

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THIS ROLE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CURRENT STUDENTS. Please note that start dates are prospective and subject to change depending on recruitment timeline. 

 

To provide a high level of service to both internal and external customers dealing with a wide range of post-award administration duties. To monitor income and expenditure transactions in order to achieve accuracy of data paramount to providing accurate management information to departments and senior officers. To produce invoices and claims in a timely manner to a wide variety of Research sponsors e.g. Charities, Industry, Government and Research Councils to meet pre-determined deadlines to avoid financial sanctions.

To carry out responsibilities with due regard to the College?s Equal Opportunities & Health & Safety Policies. 

To undertake any other duties as may be reasonable expected by the line manager of Head of Department. 

 

Main duties and responsibilities

 

  • To support the Financial Compliance & Management Officers with the daily running of the section, ensuring that an efficient service to both internal and external customers is maintained. Duties will involve a diverse range of activities dealing with specific sponsor types e.g. Charities, Research Councils, Industry and Government Offices. 
  • The preparation of claims and invoices in a frequency determined by the sponsor, ensuring accuracy of information and reconciling the total value of the claim to the general ledger and making any necessary adjustments in agreement with other central service sections and academic departments. 
  • Responsible for ensuring the daily milestone tasks are completed on Worktribe in order of priority to meet the needs of the sponsor. The efficient timing of invoice and claim submissions is essential to facilitate the College?s cash flow.
  • The continuous process of checking the information held in Agresso in order to ensure the accuracy of the data produced, for both routine and management information reports which are regularly presented to academics, Heads of Department, Senior Officers, and the relevant committees.
  • To produce routine reports as required, from the general ledger and PCB modules in Agresso, for data analysis and the compilation of information to meet departmental and external sponsor requirements.
  • Responsible for dealing with customer enquiries to the Helpdesk promptly to ensure a quick response time and efficient levels of service.
  • To initiate and enter journals onto Agresso relating to internal expenditure transfers and salary re-charges, paying careful attention to accuracy to avoid the misrepresentation of data. 
  • To work closely with the Finance Department to ensure accuracy of research grant expenditure and liaison with the Credit Control Section to assist with the collection of income on research grants and contracts.
  • Ensuring that regular budget/expenditure reports are sent to departments in a timely manner. Monitoring budget control and alerting the relevant departmental administrators and grant holders to significant variances for appropriate action.
  • Maintaining document repository on Worktribe to satisfy both internal and external audit requirements, liaising with departments where necessary to complete this process

 



Qualifications

GCE or equivalent in Maths and English



Skills
AAT or relevant experience
Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of good accountancy practice
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Solid account office experience
Numerate skills to appropriate level
Knowledge of computerised finance systems
Experience of excel and word
Experience of working with all levels of staff including senior officers
Skills/Abilities
Ability to work under pressure and to meet predetermined deadlines
Ability to work on own initiative in a challenging environment
Ability to liaise credibly and articulately with colleagues at all levels including Sponsors, Funders and Sr. Management.
Ability to build and maintain close working relationships with other administration offices and departmental Research Manager, including Human Resources, Procurement, finance and service departments within QMUL and Barts Health NHS Trust
Other
Flexible and professional approach to work
*The ability to meet UK ?right to work? requirements.

COMPASS-MS Therapist



Qualifications

MSc in Health Psychology



Skills

Experience in CBT therapy

Library Student Ambassadors - six roles available to work 15 hours between February and June 2025 

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated students - at all levels- to become Library Student Ambassadors to help improve the student experience in the Library. We want to increase the student voice and focus on library developments and improvements that are most important to students.  We need you to tell us!

Library Student Ambassadors will be actively involved in a number of library projects, take part in user experience research or focus groups, attend some Library Working Group meeting, and take forward suggestions for improving and developing library services and help promote library services and resources.

The hours will be worked between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and we will try to be flexible around your studies and other commitments.  Some weeks it will be 2 or 3 hours and other weeks, no hours - making a total of 15 hours worked between Feb and June 2025



Qualifications

Current London Met student 



Skills

Excellent communication skills in order to act as a sounding board for ideas, talk to other students, and give suggestions for improvements in Library Services and Special Collections

How to apply - PLEASE send letter of interest

Email Laura Simmons (l.simmons@londonmet.ac.uk), Head of Library Operations, with heading LIBRARY STUDENT AMBASSADOR detailing your course and School and what year you are in and no more than 300 words outlining why you think you would make a good Library Student Ambassador in terms of your skills and interests and a suggestion of one thing you would like to see improved or developed in the library either online or in the physical library.  Thank you!

 

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