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Undergraduate Research Assistant

£23,302 - £23,302
 

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and academically competent candidate to perform various research and administrative tasks for the development of this study and knowledge exchange.



 



The successful candidates will support the principal investigator to study Less Popular Sports in the UK by reviewing the literature on sport attrition and performing the collection and analysis of data.



 



This is a great opportunity to learn, practice and improve research skills, network with the sports industry locally and develop your dissertation.



 



Research




  • Support the PI with revising the literature on sport attrition and other relevant areas

  • Assist with data collection using quantitative and qualitative methods

  • Conduct interview transcriptions

  • Support with data analysis of qualitative data



 



Knowledge Exchange




  • Develop the Sports Sample Day’s structure and programme

  • Manage the event’s budget

  • Identify and arrange the proper on-site venues for the variety of sessions and participant transit

  • Recruit, train and manage volunteers

  • Market the event to the intended audience

  • Monitor and evaluate the event’s impact




Qualifications

This position is primarily available for students working towards sport-related and/or psychology degrees, but students from other disciplines will be considered.



Skills

Research




  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written form

  • Attention to detail

  • Critical thinking

  • Planning and scheduling

  • Comfortable working independently

  • Ability to maintain quality and safety standards

  • Experience with sports coaching is ideal but not essential



 



Knowledge Exchange




  • Notable organisational skills and it would be beneficial to have event organisation experience, particularly relating to education

  • Competence in budgeting and using spreadsheets on Excel and Sheets and some understanding of budgeting

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to train local presenters to develop their presentation skills

  • Willingness to make phone calls, emails and other communications with potential partners and potential partners

  • Proven experience being able to successfully handle multiple tasks at the same time

  • Comfortable working independently when needed, or as part of a team

  • Solid understanding of research techniques

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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.



 

Research Temp 




Qualifications

N/A



Skills

Research Experience 

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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