< JOB LISTING

Research Assistant

£34,145 - £34,145
Higher Education
Co Antrim
Temporary / Interim
Apply

Job Description

Overview of the role

To assist in the project Mapping Bilingual Student Talk in NI Mainstream Classrooms. The project under the lead of Dr. Sultan Turkan (School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work) and in conjunction with external partners seeks to conduct classroom-based research on teacher-bilingual student talk. 

This role offers the opportunity to work with primary teachers and their bilingual students in linguistically and culturally diverse mainstream classrooms. 



Qualifications

None



Skills

Essential Criteria 

  • Classroom teaching experience 
  • PGCE in teaching a subject matter
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
  • Ability to work to deadlines 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills 
  • Excellent communication skills to non-academic audience.

Desirable Criteria

  • Knowledge of NI schooling systems and operations
  • Experience in writing for publication
  • Experience in leadership activities
Apply
MORE JOBS LIKE THIS

Research Assistant

£35,100 - £35,100
Co Antrim
Higher Education
Temporary / Interim

Research Assistant in International Business, Entrepreneurship and Management (up to a maximum of 6.5 hours per week for 24 weeks)

 

This part-time role (up to a maximum of 6.5 hours per week) will support academics in the Department of International Business, Entrepreneurship and Management with their research.



Qualifications

Final-year student in an undergraduate management or international business programme.



Skills

We are seeking applicants who wish to gain first-hand experience in conducting research in international business, entrepreneurship and management and who are interested in communicating research to non-academic stakeholders.

 

This part-time role is intended for an individual who is currently enrolled in the BSc Management or BSc International Business programme and considering pursuing a PhD.

 

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. A solid understanding of the relevant discipline is required.

Research Assistant

£35,100 - £35,100
Co Antrim
Higher Education
Temporary / Interim

Research Assistant in Business Analytics (up to a maximum of 6.5 hours per week for 24 weeks)

 

This part-time role (up to a maximum of 6.5 hours per week) will support research carried out in the newly launched QBS Analytics Lab and the wider Department of Information Technology, Analytics and Operations with their research.

 

We are seeking applicants who wish to gain first-hand experience of conducting research in business analytics, and who have an interest in communicating research to non-academic stakeholders.

 

This part-time role is intended for an individual who is currently undertaking a Master's degree in Business Analytics in the Business School and who intends to apply to undertake a PhD in the school. Candidates will be required to include a summary of up to one page outlining the intended PhD research as part of the application. However, the application to undertake a PhD is a separate competitive process which is not linked to the application for this post.



Qualifications

Currently undertaking an MSc Business Analytics degree in the business school.



Skills

Knowledge of the research process, to include literature reviews and research project design and administration.

 

Knowledge of appropriate analytics methods.

 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also necessary.

Personal Support Assistant

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

To provide practical and emotional support to assist a student on the autism spectrum in taught sessions (lectures, seminars and labs). To support the student with explaining tasks and providing mutual regulation strategies that will ensure widening participation and access, academic progress and student retention in compliance with the Equality Act and the mission of Student Services.

This role is 9.5 hours a week distributed as below:

  • Monday 2.5 hours: 10-11am; 12-1pm (IT class); 2pm-3:30pm
  • Tuesday 3 hours: 11-1pm; 4-5:30pm
  • Wednesday 1.5 hours: 9- 11am
  • Thursday 1.5 hours: 10-11:30am (lab)

There will be breaks in between taught sessions.



Qualifications

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade A-C including English and Mathematics - Essential
A level qualifications (or equivalent), or equivalent relevant experience - Essential
Educated to degree level in a relevant field or equivalent experience - Desirable 
Relevant further educational or professional qualifications e.g. Mental Health First Aid. - Desirable
 



Skills

Experience

  • Experience of studying in Higher Education - Essential
  • Knowledge of autism spectrum condition - Desirable
  • Some experience/understanding of providing support for individuals on the Autism Spectrum - Desirable

Skills

  • Knowledge of SCERTS/Autism Spectrum Condition - Desirable
  • Mutual Regulation strategies: e.g. deep pressure techniques, grounding and breathing strategies - Desirable
  • Thorough knowledge of the campus - Essential
  • Awareness of disability issues ? recognising the most effective method of communicating during periods of dysregulation - Essential

Attitude

  • Outgoing; great interpersonal skills - Essential
  • Must be able to work calmly under pressure - Essential
  • Must be able to support and manage fluctuating behaviours - Essential
  • Must be willing to attend relevant training sessions arranged by the Disability and Dyslexia Service - Essential

Other - All essential

  • Flexible working timetable
  • This post is subject to a basic DBS check.
  • The ability to meet UK ?right to work? requirements


     
SEE ALL JOBS
MORE JOBS LIKE THIS