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We are looking for someone with a science background who could help with grant submission paperwork, including formatting documents, finding relevant impact factors of journals and applicants' academic track records, formatting the forms according to instructions and communicating with other co-applicants. 



Qualifications

Life science background. 



Skills

Preferably someone with a science background (life sciences), i.e., a PhD student. 

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Invigilator role for UG exam



Tuesday 19/03/2024 



Shift: 08:30 - 17:30



Exam will be taking place at Guy's campus.



Those who will be offered this position will receive an email with further details week commencing 11/03/2024.



If you have any questions, please email indre.tiskeviciute@kcl.ac.uk



Current UG students cannot apply




Qualifications

Current UG students cannot apply



Skills

Current UG students cannot apply

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Sesamoids are variably present bones located in tendons and ligaments, often near joints. They form in embryonic development in response to both molecular and mechanical (i.e., muscular) cues. As they grow, they function as “pulleys”, redirecting muscle forces and alleviating stresses in the tendons/ligaments.



Some sesamoids, like the kneecap (or patella) are ubiquitous in the human skeleton. Others, like the fabella (in the lateral head of the gastrocnemius, or large calf muscle) are variably present, found in ~35% of human knees. When present, the fabella can cause idiopathic knee pain (i.e., fabella syndrome), is correlated with knee osteoarthritis (with the fabella being twice as prevalent in knees with osteoarthritis compared to healthy knees), and affect knee replacement surgeries, by interacting poorly with the replacement knee.



The job is to analyse developing tissue to understand relationships between skeletal tissues.




Qualifications

PhD in Developmental Biology/regenerative medicine related subject



 



Skills

Knowledge of mammalian anatomy



Experience microtome sectioning and histology staining



Experience immunohistochemistry and RNAscope



Experience working with transgenic mouse lines



 

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We are pleased to offer this opportunity to join our team in the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care. This post's main purpose is to support the delivery of a pilot project looking into the support needs of informal caregivers for people with breathlessness. You will work closely with a small research team led by Professor Irene Higginson to deliver a scoping review and Patient and Public Involvement workshops gathering the lived experiences of informal caregivers. You will also be expected to support the preparation of an external grant funding application relating to the above work and take an active role in related research projects and applications. All tasks will be shared across the research team, and specific responsibilities will be allocated according to the chosen candidate’s skills, experience and interests. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented candidate with demonstrated administrative skills wishing to gain research experience. You may be a student or an administrative professional looking to develop your skills in a new area.



Duties:

Specific responsibilities will be allocated according to the candidate’s skills and experience, and will include all or part of the below: To support in conducting a scoping review in partnership with the project Research Assistant, including: Writing a systematic search strategy; conducting database and gray literature searches; screening records for inclusion against pre-defined criteria; and extracting qualitative and quantitative data from included records. Analyze data and/or synthesize findings from included studies, as appropriate to the candidate’s skills and experience. Proof and draft reports for funders and other appropriate groups. Assist in the drafting of publications resulting from this research. Support in the coordination of Patient and Public Involvement activities related to the project, for example by sending out invitations and reminders for workshops, providing technical support during virtual meetings, and assisting with analysis of findings. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.




Qualifications

A good first degree or currently working towards a degree.



Skills



Good organisation and time management skills, with ability to work independently and complete tasks accurately within set deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience using academic referencing Able to grasp new information, learn new skills and processes quickly Excellent computing skills, including accurate and fast typing, use of reference management databases, and ability to use packages to support data analysis and presentation (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Basic knowledge of different types of research study designs commonly used in applied health services research, and qualitative and quantitative methods Ability to apply systematic approaches to problems.

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This part-time role will involve supporting a research project assessing the impact of philosophical education on primary school children in Northern Ireland. The role will primarily involve collecting and collating survey results from participating schools. A secondary purpose of the role will be to assist in the organisation of a conference (taking place in the 24/25 academic year) on philosophical education in Northern Ireland.




Qualifications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Good communication, administrative, and organisational skills. Ability to manage workload effectively and to work independently. Good organisational & communication skills. Ability to work well with internal and external collaborators and stakeholders. Understanding of importance of research ethics and ability to manage and organise data.



Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Good communication, administrative, and organisational skills. Ability to manage workload effectively and to work independently. Good organisational & communication skills. Ability to work well with internal and external collaborators and stakeholders. Understanding of importance of research ethics and ability to manage and organise data safely.

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King’s Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR) are searching for a postgraduate student on the MSc in War and Psychiatry to aid in the transcription of oral history interviews conducted by the Imperial War Museums. This is part of a larger project called “Afghanistan: Voices of Service” which is a qualitative project analysing experiences of deployment to Afghanistan and the subsequent withdrawal of troops in August 2021.



Key Responsibilities:




  • Listen to and transcribe oral history interviews that may contain emotionally sensitive data.

  • Required to undertake relevant GDPR training.



 



This role will involve transcribing two audio files in the first instance; there is scope for additional work depending on the needs of the project. You will be required to undertake transcription in the KCMHR office based at Denmark Hill. This role is flexible hours but must take place between Monday to Friday and within the hours of 9am and 5pm.



Qualifications

Please only apply if you are a current student on the MSc in War and Psychiatry programme and can work in our offices in-person. Applications for this role will close on the 14th of March and if you are shortlisted you will receive an email inviting you to a short in-person interview at the Weston Education Centre, Denmark Hill.



Please submit a cover letter answering the two following questions (maximum one page):




  1. Are you able to type quickly with accuracy and do you have any experience transcribing or captioning audios?

  2. What training or experience do you have approaching emotionally sensitive topics?



If you have any questions, please contact Ophelia Lieng, Research Assistant: ophelia.c.lieng@kcl.ac.uk



Skills

  • Ability to type quickly and with accuracy, or ideally touch type.

  • Knowledge of military terminology is desirable.

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