Research Assistant - Participatory Toolkit

The Queen Mary Academy is seeking 10 interns to take part in our Learner Intern Programme (LIP). This is open to current QMUL students only. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work on student-voice projects that support innovative, evidence-based education practices.

Projects might include topics like:

• AI & employability
• Awarding and attainment gaps
• Learner Engagement Analytics
• Sustainability   

Each intern will work with the Queen Mary Academy and academic partners and be expected to work collaboratively to conduct research. Findings will be shared internally and externally through publication and presentations. Training will be provided in the relevant skills required to complete these projects. There are opportunities within the projects to develop skills in research methods, communication, and project management and delivery.

Each intern position is assigned 80 hours. Successful candidates will be expected to complete these hours (approximately 4 hours per week during term time) between November 2024 and June 2025. This role will be paying 13.99 per hour plus holiday pay to the successful candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in literature reviews to gather relevant information and background for projects.
• Participate in the design and implementation of data collection methods.
• Collaborate with project leads to conduct data analysis
• Contribute to the preparation of research reports, presentations, and other final outputs.
• Attend LIP meetings to actively engage in the exchange of ideas.

Must be currently enrolled as a QMUL student

• Current enrolment as a Queen Mary student
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Comfortable using common software tools, such as Microsoft Office
• Enthusiasm for learning and willingness to take on new challenges
• Have an understanding of research methods

If interested, please ensure your CV is uploaded to your profile (via My Documents), and submit a cover letter addressed to Catherine Hunt in your application. 

ONLY FOR STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

PPF project - Creating an open, co-created and co-guided toolkit to support staff integration of AI literacy and skills into the curricula. 

The project is seeking 2 research assistants from the Dental School to take part in our President and Principal's Fund for Educational Excellence project, ?Creating an open, co-created and co-guided toolkit to support staff integration of AI literacy and skills into the curricula.? 

This is an exciting opportunity to work on student-voice projects that support innovative, evidence-based education practices. 

Each research assistant will closely work with the academic lead in each of the schools involved in the project (School of Business and Management, School of Economics and Finance, School of Physical and Chemical Science, School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, and Institute of Dentistry) and be expected to work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator. Findings will be shared internally and externally through publication and presentations.  

Each intern position is assigned 50 hours. Successful candidates will be expected to complete these hours (~2-5 hours per week during term time) between September 2024 and March 2025. This role will be paying ?18.91 per hour to the successful candidates. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in literature reviews to gather relevant information and background for the project. 
• Participate in the design and implementation of data collection methods. 
• Collaborate with project leads to conduct data analysis 
• Collect data 
• Liaise with stakeholders and Principal Investigator 
• Contribute to the preparation of research reports, presentations, and other final outputs. 
• Attend project meetings to actively engage in the exchange of ideas. 
• Organising for the Sprint Day workshop   

Current enrolment as a Queen Mary student in the School Of Dentistry. 

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team 
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Excellent organisational skills 
• Comfortable using common software tools, such as Microsoft Office 
• Enthusiasm for learning and willingness to take on new challenges 
• Have an understanding of research methods 

Queen Mary University of London is seeking a Project Manager to work on a brand-new Queen Mary PPE funded project to develop a Green Virtual Space focused on sustainability. 

We are seeking a motivated and passionate colleague to work on a funded strategic project 'Sustainability in the Curriculum: Queen Mary Green Space for Sustainability Awareness' . As a Project Manager, you will support and lead the development of an innovative, non-credit sustainability course open to Queen Mary staff, students, and the East London community. This course will focus on sustainability awareness, knowledge, and skills, with content centered around the UN Sustainable Development Goals and UNESCO sustainability competencies. The focus for this role will be to support the co-ordination and delivery of the project.

The role will last for 10 months (November 2024-August 2025), and will involve approximately 8 hours? work per week. Hours can be worked flexibly to fit around your schedule. 

Main duties and responsibilities 

Project management

• Manage project progress via appropriate tools such as a risk register, RACI matrix, progress/milestone trackers/Gantt chart. Provide regular updates to the project directors with regards to overall progress, milestones, interdependencies, and key deliverables.
• Support day to day running of the project and provide the main point of contact for project coordination and managing relationships.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with external partners, collaborators and the public.
• Organise, facilitate and ensure smooth running of project team meetings, stakeholder meetings and community workshops.
• Manage the budget, track spending and support effective procedures in the overall team ensuring compliance with the funding organisation.

Data management and analysis 

• Collection and collation of evaluation data.
• Accurate record keeping
• Analysis of data and production of reports on project progress.

Communication 

• Administration of communications, publicity and promotional materials to support the course development.
• Administration and maintenance of database of stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation and collation of written documents (including statistics and data) for circulation. 
• Support production of content for the course on the university?s virtual learning environment QMplus (based in Moodle).

General administration 

• Finance administration, including purchasing, setting up suppliers and processing finance records using Agresso. 
• Monitor and manage all relevant email accounts/ inboxes (and where appropriate other platforms), responding to or forwarding queries in a timely and consistent way to address the ongoing review and enhancement of all matters relating to effective administration and management. 

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The successful candidate will have experience of:

• Project management and administration, preferably within the context of Higher Education.
• Subject matter knowledge or experience related to sustainability is a plus, but not essential.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with students, staff, and other internal and external collaborators.
• Strong understanding of data analysis and management to support reporting on project progress and impact.
• Familiarity with Moodle or similar learning management systems (e.g., QMplus) would be beneficial.