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Research Assistant (Rescaling Project)

£25,272 - £25,272
 

Job Description

We are seeking a research assistant to support a Rescaling project on multilingualism at schools during the 2023/2024 Spring term. The role involves supporting the data analysis process, cataloguing our multilingual library, and helping with the organisation of a multilingual library event at the Holloway campus.



You will be expected to undertake a range of duties, which may include the following:




  1. Conduct research


    1. Utilise and deploy basic research techniques under the supervision of a senior member of staff.

    2. Assist in the planning and implementation of specific research activities, as directed.

    3. Undertake literature searches, as appropriate.

    4. Assist in the collection of data including conducting interviews and focus groups, as appropriate.

    5. Assist in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, as directed.

    6. Contribute to the solution of problems encountered in the research context, referring issues as appropriate to the senior staff.



  2. Presentation of findings

    1. Assist with the presentation of information on research progress and outcomes to relevant sponsors etc.

    2. Participate in the documentation of the results arising from research activity.

    3. Contribute towards the publication of research findings in suitable publications.



  3. Teaching

    1. As appropriate, assist in the teaching and support of students, as directed by the senior manager.



  4. Planning and managing resources

    1. Work to deadlines and manage competing priorities, with direction as appropriate from the line manager.



  5. University/school profile

    1. As appropriate, liaise with relevant internal and external contacts/organisations in related areas of study.





Essential requirements:




  • Experience working with qualitative data (at BA or MA level)

  • Ability to understand a range of English varieties

  • IT skills



Desirable requirements:




  • Basic knowledge of NVivo

  • Being in possession of a master’s degree



For inquiries, please contact Dr Gonzalo Pérez Andrade (g.perezandrade@londonmet.ac.uk) or Ms Hannah King (h.king@londonmet.ac.uk).



If you are interested, please submit a short CV and expression of interest (no more than 500 words indicating how you match the requirements of the job).



 




Qualifications

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Skills

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We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Clinical Trials Administrator. You will be joining the Quality Team, who are a friendly team of Clinical Research Associates. The main purpose of this role is to:




  • Assist the Quality Team to ensure that all trials sponsored or co-sponsored by the partner organisations are conducted in accordance with the Clinical Trial Regulations and the KHP CTO SOPs.

  • Provide day to day admin and support to the Quality Team to assist Investigators conducting clinical trials sponsored by the partner institutions ensuring they are working to the highest quality standards.

  • Perform File Reviews and conduct archiving of trial documents for the KHP-CTO.

  • Provide logistical, practical and administrative support as required according to KHP-CTO SOPs, prevailing regulations and best research practice.



This is an office-based role at Guy’s Hospital with some regular travel across London to our various sites and campuses.




Qualifications

NA



Skills

  1. Educated to GCSE-level or equivalent

  2. Able to learn and work to SOPs

  3. Strong planning and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

  4. Excellent interpersonal skills – tactful and able to deal with a wide range of people in an enthusiastic and helpful manner whilst being capable of firmly maintaining policies and regulations.

  5. Problem solving skills – pragmatic and flexible approach whilst maintaining policies and regulations.

  6. Strong computer skills (proficient with MS WORD, Excel and web-based applications).

  7. Experience acquired in administration role(s), preferably in either a pharmaceutical industry or clinical research setting, including specific experience of clinical trial administration.

  8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.



 

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Skills

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The Global Mobility Office (also known as GloMo) is seeking four current King’s students to join us as Peer Advisors for the 2024/25 academic year.  We encourage applications from students from underrepresented and widening participation backgrounds



We are looking for someone friendly, enthusiastic and reliable who has previously studied or worked abroad on a placement facilitated through GloMo (i.e. Summer exchange or a semester/year abroad as part of your degree).  You should have an interest in international education and an awareness of the value of experiencing different cultures.   



This role will involve assisting with the incoming Study Abroad Orientation week in both September and January (welcoming approximately 1000 students across the academic year), as well as other events during the year for both incoming and outgoing students.  You’ll spend two hours per week in the GloMo office working on other administrative tasks and projects, which will vary depending on the office’s needs and your particular skills.  You will also act as an advisor to outgoing students, by talking about your own experiences and challenges whilst studying abroad, and assisting with events such as pre-departure meetings. 



You must be available for the September 2024 (16th – 20th) and January 2025 (8th – 11th) orientation periods to be eligible for this position.  The role will begin from early September 2024 (exact start date can be negotiated, but ideally week commencing 2nd September) and will finish at the end of April 2025. 



Interviews will be held week commencing 12th August via Teams. 



To apply for the position, please apply via this advert and complete our application form online.   If you have any questions about your eligiblity for this role, please contact Sarah Goodyear, Global Mobility Senior Officer (Incoming Students Coordinator) at sarah.goodyear@kcl.ac.uk




Qualifications

N/A



Skills

You must have studied or worked abroad as part of your degree or facilitated by Global Mobility.



Not essential but beneficial:



Administrative experience



Ambassador experience



Customer service experience

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