Research Assistant Job - London - Central | Higher Education

Job Description

The role is a Research Assistant to support administratively and coordinate key research activities for a research project exploring black place-making in the geography department. The ideal candidate will be a geography student at KCL with a passion for inclusivity, the experiences of minority groups, expanding access, or Black Geographies as a field.

The rate of pay will depend on qualifications (£13.62 for those with an undergraduate degree, and £19.45 for those with a masters degree).

Responsibilities

The role may involve:

contacting potential interviewees,

arranging interview times and venues,

transcribing interviews,

keeping a tab on research timelines,

and managing the research folder.

The role will be performed over three months October-December 2023. The Level of Effort (LoE) will be finalised on contracting. We envisage the role involving 3-6 hours a week up to a maximum of 60 hours over the course of the contract. Most of this work will be done remotely via teams and email. Please send a CV along with a covering letter in your application.

Qualifications

You must hold at least and undegraduate degree in order to be eligible for this role.

Skills

- Email communication

- project management

- the ability to transcribe interviews

- understanding of the challenges faced by minority groups in the discipline of geography

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Full training is provided before each exam season
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Competitive hourly pay for the entire time on-site (from 1.5 hours before the exam to up to 1 hour after it ends)
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Skills

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Enthusiastic, proactive, and supportive individuals
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Due to the nature of this assignment applications from current King's College London students will not be considered unless you are currently completing a PhD or DPhil.

Main Exam Venue: While we do conduct exams across Central London, most of the work takes place at the ExCel Centre.

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The role may involve:

Writing descriptions of research clusters and other initiatives of the department.
Collecting information from colleagues about their research strengths and publicising these.
Identifying and acquiring visuals and other graphics for the website.
Recording audiovisual material and interviews with staff in the department.
Managing and establishing social media accounts for the department.

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The ideal candidate will have:

Experience or interest in recording video and audio material.
Knowledge of different social media platforms.
Good teamworking skills and some basic IT skills.

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Why Join Us?

Full training is provided before each exam season
Support from our Examinations Team during all centrally run exams
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Opportunities to invigilate computer-based exams (training provided)

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Setting up the examination room (papers and materials)
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Collecting materials post-exam

Join us and play a vital role in student success while enjoying a flexible, rewarding work opportunity!

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Skills

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Ability to stay calm and professional in high-pressure situations
Basic IT skills (not required but a bonus!)

Due to the nature of this assignment applications from current King's College London students will not be considered unless you are currently completing a PhD or DPhil.

Main Exam Venue: While we do conduct exams across Central London, most of the work takes place at the ExCel Centre.