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Research Assistant (Rescaling Project)
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:
- Conduct research
- Utilise and deploy basic research techniques under the supervision of a senior member of staff.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of specific research activities, as directed.
- Undertake literature searches, as appropriate.
- Assist in the collection of data including conducting interviews and focus groups, as appropriate.
- Assist in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, as directed.
- Contribute to the solution of problems encountered in the research context, referring issues as appropriate to the senior staff.
- Presentation of findings
- Assist with the presentation of information on research progress and outcomes to relevant sponsors etc.
- Participate in the documentation of the results arising from research activity.
- Contribute towards the publication of research findings in suitable publications.
- Teaching
- As appropriate, assist in the teaching and support of students, as directed by the senior manager.
- Planning and managing resources
- Work to deadlines and manage competing priorities, with direction as appropriate from the line manager.
- University/school profile
- 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
Please refer to the Job Description
Skills
Please refer to the Job Description
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THIS ROLE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CURRENT STUDENTS; STUDENT APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED DUE TO WORKING HOUR LIMITS.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Assist in the coordination and development of the Student Ambassador Scheme, ensuring efficient management of the booking process, timesheet submission, expense processing, and engagement reporting
- Provide logistical and administrative support to the Student Recruitment and Widening Participation (WP) team, coordinating events and activities, ensuring representation at both regional and national levels.
- Support the delivery of the Enquiry Management and Campus Tours project, including assisting with the onboarding, training, and allocation of tasks for Student Ambassadors
- Occasionally deliver presentations, workshops, and advice sessions to schools and colleges, both regionally and nationally, to raise awareness and support recruitment efforts. This may also include representing the university at National and Postgraduate Fairs.
- Engage with schools and colleges as required by management, delivering pre-prepared content to support outreach and recruitment.
- Support the evaluation and monitoring of the Student Recruitment and WP team by collating and reporting data on key Outreach KPIs.
- Assist in the planning and execution of Queen Mary?s major external events, such as Offer Holder Days and Open Days, which may involve compensated out-of-hours work.
- Act as an advocate for the University?s brand, ensuring its visual and verbal identity are consistently applied across all communications and activities.
- Stay updated on relevant legislation, including GDPR, CMA, and ASA requirements, ensuring all activities align with these regulations.
The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the jobholder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of the role, as reasonably requested by their line manager.
Qualifications
A level qualifications (or equivalent), or equivalent relevant experience - Essential
Educated to degree level in a relevant field or equivalent experience - Desirable
Skills
- Experience of working within the Higher Education sector in a similar role - Desirable
- Experience in the management of student ambassadors or volunteer groups - Desirable
- Experience of communicating with a wide range of audiences - Essential
- Experience of organising small to medium scale events from briefing to delivery - Desirable
- Experience of delivering training or workshops for student groups - Desirable
- Strong technical ability in using CRM systems or other platforms to record customer enquiries and execute marketing campaigns - Desirable
- Excellent editorial (writing, proofing) and numerical skills - Essential
- Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft packages in using email, spreadsheets, presentation software and word processing - Essential
- Proven analytical and problems solving capacity - Essential
- Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team - Essential
- Able to advise prospective students and their families of possible study options in a knowledgeable and professional manner - Essential
- The nature of this role will mean the postholder may be required to work evenings and weekends as well as travel on a national basis (for which TOIL will be given), as such a flexible approach to working during unsociable hours is needed - Essential
- This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check - Essential
- *The ability to meet UK ?right to work? requirements. - Essential
- The ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required - Essential
OSCE Invigilation
Thursday 1st May 2025 & Friday 2nd May 2025.
Applicants must NOT be part of the MPharm course at King's College London or the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine.
Key responsibilities
- To support the Lead Invigilator in carrying out their duties by attending briefing sessions prior to and following exam sessions as required.
- To assist with setting up the circuit(s): putting out clipboards, sharp pencils, and rubbers inside each station.
- Assist with the set-up of equipment (training will be given for the setting up of props or the resetting of station equipment).
- To assist students before the exam begins, ensuring that all students are correctly located and ready for the exam.
- To invigilate the examination circuits and guide students between stations during the exam.
- Direct examiners, patients, simulated patients to the correct stations.
- Be the first response for examiner questions or concerns, raising issues with the lead invigilator or senior examiner quickly and efficiently.
- To vigilantly monitor the room/allocated area throughout the exam in session whilst not disrupting the candidates; and ensuring a calm environment conducive to supporting students to be successful in their exams.
- To ensure that noise levels on the examination circuit are kept to a minimum and that examination conditions are maintained throughout
- To promptly report any incidents that may impact a candidate's performance to the Lead Invigilator, Circuit Lead (Marshall), OSCE Site Lead, or Senior Examiner.
- To ensure that, at the end of the exam, all iPads and materials are collected and returned to the relevant place according to set procedures as advised by the Lead Invigilator.
Qualifications
N/a
Skills
- Must be available for both days (Thursday 1st May 2025 & Friday 2nd May 2025 )
- Available for a prompt start at 09:00 to 17:00
- Professional.
- Observant.
- Shows initiative.
- Handles confidential documents responsibly.
- Available for the full duration of the exam.
- Applicants must NOT be part of the MPharm at King's College London or the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine.
OSCE Invigilation
Tuesday 1st April 2025 & Wednesday 2nd April 2025.
Applicants must NOT be part of the MPharm course at King's College London or the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine.
Key responsibilities
- To support the Lead Invigilator in carrying out their duties by attending briefing sessions prior to and following exam sessions as required.
- To assist with setting up the circuit(s): putting out clipboards, sharp pencils, and rubbers inside each station.
- Assist with the set-up of equipment (training will be given for the setting up of props or the resetting of station equipment).
- To assist students before the exam begins, ensuring that all students are correctly located and ready for the exam.
- To invigilate the examination circuits and guide students between stations during the exam.
- Direct examiners, patients, simulated patients to the correct stations.
- Be the first response for examiner questions or concerns, raising issues with the lead invigilator or senior examiner quickly and efficiently.
- To vigilantly monitor the room/allocated area throughout the exam in session whilst not disrupting the candidates; and ensuring a calm environment conducive to supporting students to be successful in their exams.
- To ensure that noise levels on the examination circuit are kept to a minimum and that examination conditions are maintained throughout
- To promptly report any incidents that may impact a candidate's performance to the Lead Invigilator, Circuit Lead (Marshall), OSCE Site Lead, or Senior Examiner.
- To ensure that, at the end of the exam, all iPads and materials are collected and returned to the relevant place according to set procedures as advised by the Lead Invigilator.
Qualifications
N/a
Skills
- Must be available for both days (Tuesday 1st April 2025 & Wednesday 2nd April 2025 )
- Available for a prompt start at 09:00 to 17:00
- Professional.
- Observant.
- Shows initiative.
- Handles confidential documents responsibly.
- Available for the full duration of the exam.
- Applicants must NOT be part of the MPharm at King's College London or the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine.
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