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Research Assistant

£39,039 - £39,039
London - Central
Temporary / Interim
 

Job Description

We are seeking an individual with a strong motivation and commitment to join our research team for our project on gender disparities in STEM education within higher learning institutions in Kenya. The successful candidate will be instrumental in tackling the identified key objectives, including bridging knowledge divides, fostering accessibility, and facilitating seamless transitions for female graduates into STEM careers and leadership positions.



Project Overview:



The project, funded by the British Council, seeks to understand the causes of gender inequality in STEM education in Kenya’s HEI. The UK part the project endeavours to conduct comprehensive analysis of KCL's Women in STEM (WiSTEM) programme, to spotlight it as a prime example of a peer-to-peer mentorship initiative within the STEM landscape, for possible replication in Kenya. Established in 2015 by a coalition of KCL STEM students, WiSTEM serves as a robust network comprising students, professionals, academics, and researchers in STEM disciplines. Its primary mission is to offer support to underrepresented groups within the field. This exploration will enable us to understand the program's strategies and achievements with the aim of evaluating its potential applicability in diverse settings. This initiative is part of a broader project funded by the British Council: “Breaking Down Barriers: Unveiling the Hidden Challenges to Achieving True Gender Equality in STEM Education and Leadership in Kenya".




Qualifications

 Essential Criteria:




  1. Master's degree in a relevant field (Social Sciences, Education, Gender Studies, or related disciplines).

  2. Demonstrated research experience in gender-related projects, particularly in STEM education, showcasing a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances of gender disparities in educational settings.

  3. Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data effectively, to derive meaningful insights and recommendations.

  4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex ideas and research findings clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

  5. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment, demonstrating adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to contribute to shared goals and objectives.



Desirable Criteria:




  1. Experience working with quantitative and qualitative research methods, including survey design, data collection, and analysis techniques relevant to gender disparities in STEM education.

  2. Familiarity with relevant software and tools for data analysis, such as SPSS, NVivo, or similar programs.

  3. Previous involvement in community engagement or outreach activities aimed at promoting gender equality and diversity in STEM fields.

  4. Knowledge of current debates, policies, and initiatives addressing gender issues in STEM education at local, national, and international levels.

  5. Experience in writing academic publications related to gender equity in education or STEM fields.

  6. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, evidenced by participation in relevant training, workshops, or conferences related to gender equity, education, or research methodologies.



Skills

Key Responsibilities:




  1. Conduct thorough research and analysis on gender disparities in STEM education, focusing on identifying barriers, challenges, and opportunities for promoting gender equality.

  2. Collaborate closely with the research team to develop methodologies, design surveys, and gather data relevant to the project objectives.

  3. Assist in the management and organization of research activities, including scheduling interviews, coordinating focus groups, and compiling literature reviews.

  4. Analyse qualitative data collection and analysis using appropriate instruments.

  5. Transcribe qualitative data.

  6. Contribute to the preparation of research reports, academic publications, and presentations, highlighting key insights and recommendations.

  7. Manage stakeholder engagement, including educators, policymakers, and industry professionals, with links to the research.

  8. Participate in project meetings to exchange ideas, share progress updates, and contribute to collaborative problem-solving.



Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, respecting diverse perspectives, and promoting equity in all aspects of project work.

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Part-time Data Assistant

£42,900 - £42,900
London - Central
Temporary / Interim

Part-time data assistant opportunity – August 2024



The Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy needs to synthesise, analyse and report on confidential data from a number of simple spreadsheets.  We are looking for a part-time Data Assistant to carry out the following indicative tasks: harmonise formatting; split data into different groupings; run cross-checks with other data sources; report on various aspects of the resultant data. (Please note this list is for illustrative purposes and may not be comprehensive).



The successful candidate will have expert-user level excel and analysis skills, communication skills, effective time management and organisation, and the ability to compile results into a short formal report. Data visualisation skills for the report will be essential.  



Job specification: The work pattern is flexible and to be agreed with the successful candidate but may be 14 hours per week, for 4 weeks in the first instance at £22 per hour.



If you are interested in applying, please send a short email (250 words or less) expressing your interest to katharine.silk@kcl.ac.uk by close of business on Wednesday 24th July outlining why you would be suitable for the role, detailing relevant skills and experience, and your preferred work arrangements.




Qualifications

N/A



Skills

The successful candidate will have expert-user level excel and analysis skills, communication skills, effective time management and organisation, and the ability to compile results into a short formal report. Data visualisation skills for the report will be essential.  

Arts And Humanities Welcome Assistant

£27,300 - £27,300
London - Central
Higher Education
Temporary / Interim

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is seeking a conscientious, reliable, friendly, and practical general assistant to support the friendly Student Experience Team during the busy enrolment and Welcome period.



They will be involved in running our student help desks, planning and assisting with welcome events, administrative tasks, plus any other tasks to support the Faculty Education Team as required. 



This will be an in-person position hence you would need to be on campus daily at Strand and Virginia Woolf buildings.



This role would suit a recent graduate from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. 



Applications should refer to the above and give examples of why you would be a good fit for this role. Generic applications will not be successful.



Important - This is a full-time position (37.5hrs per week) hence may not be suitable for students with visas, please check before applying. Only students with a complete profile, including right to work check, by the deadline will be shortlisted. We may close this advert early if we get a large amount of applications.



Qualifications

N/A



Skills

Essential skills -



Excellent IT skills (MS Office including Word, Outlook, Excel)



Attention to detail



Excellent communication skills including writing skills



Friendly, helpful, can-do attitude



Excellent timekeeping



Desirable (but not essential) experience would be - 



Planning and assisting with events



Working with students e.g. societies, student rep roles



Administrative tasks



Running campus tours



Using Canva 



Comms e.g. Instagram/Tiktok

Research Administrator

£35,236 - £35,236
London - Central
Temporary / Interim

King’s Business School is seeking a highly organised 0.5 FTE administrator to support the KBS Research Team with research outputs and publications, Research Excellence Framework (REF) preparations and shared team email inboxes.



The role holder may also be required to work with the Dickson Poon School of Law (DPSoL) Research Team with similar tasks where needed. KBS & DPSoL have a joint Research Team and some colleagues work across both Faculties.



Role holder responsibilities:




  • Checking research output metadata and open access compliance for REF 2029 using Pure, King’s institutional output repository. Updating output records and liaising with academic staff and central teams where needed. Analyse data and provide overviews about outputs to the KBS Research Team.

  • Supporting the team’s preparations for REF where needed, such as supporting internal output assessment processes.

  • Supporting internal requests for data, statistics and summaries (e.g. data around outputs, research grants, etc).

  • Helping the team to monitor the KBS Research and Postgraduate Research shared team email inboxes and prioritising and responding to a range of queries.

  • Other administrative tasks to support the team where needed.



Full training will be provided.



The role would be well suited to a PhD, Masters or Undergraduate level student with the required skills and experience. At a minimum, the candidate will need to be able to commit until the end of September 2024 but preferably will be able to continue into the academic year. The possibility of extension is subject to strong performance in the role. 



Availability to work some hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays is crucial. The average 17.5 hours a week the role holder would work are somewhat flexible and there will be the possibility for hybrid/at-home working. However, it will be essential that the successful candidate is available to work in the office for at least a half day a week (in Bush House, KCL) to facilitate their learning of the role duties and to become acquainted with other members of the KBS Research Team.



How to apply: Please send a one page cover letter and your CV to kbsresearch@kcl.ac.uk. 



Contact: If you have any enquiries about the role, please contact kbsresearch@kcl.ac.uk.




Qualifications

Please see experience/ skills required.



Skills

  • Good numeracy and MS Excel skills. 

  • Experience of and the ability to check, analyse and summarise a large volume of data.

  • Good understanding of research in the context of the higher education sector. Desirable to have previous experience of conducting or supporting research (e.g. in an administrative or research assistant role).

  • Confidence, experience, and skills at managing busy inboxes using MS Outlook and being able to independently prioritise and respond to a range of queries.

  • Strong written communication skills.

  • Be discrete in the handling of confidential information and material.

  • Existing experience working in universities/the higher education sector, or an interest in developing knowledge of this sector.

  • Skills and experience of learning and using online systems (ideally including some higher education systems).

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