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Research Assistant

£44,850 - £44,850
 

Job Description

Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London are looking for a part-time research assistant. The position will involve working on a project to identify research priorities for neurodivergent communities on the topic of disordered eating. This will drive the research agenda going forward and ensure future research is responsive to community priorities.





This project is led by Dr Virginia Carter Leno, in collaboration with Dr Moritz Herle (KCL) and Prof Will Mandy (UCL). The project consists of online data collection, as well as in-depth facilitated workshop discussions. The goal is to work collaboratively with experts by experience and other stakeholders to co-produce a research agenda on the factors that contribute to experiences of disordered eating in neurodivergent people (with a focus on autism and ADHD). In parallel a review of available population-based datasets (e.g., Millennium Cohort Study) will identify existing opportunities that can be leveraged to make new discoveries about eating difficulties of neurodivergent people; and inform where novel data collection is required.





The role holder’s responsibilities will involve participant recruitment, supporting data collection, conducting database scoping and literature review. This post is part-time, ~ 3 days a week (equivalent to 21 hours, subject to agreement between the candidate and PI), and an ideal opportunity for graduating MSc students to gain extra research and work experience in a friendly and dynamic environment that is rich in opportunities. There is also potential to be involved in manuscript preparation and submission in the future if of interest.





The post will be based at the IoPPN campus, but flexible working days/hours and working from home are very much possible. We would ideally like the position holder to begin in late June/early July, and the role will run until end of September. 



Key Responsibilities

 To manage participant recruitment and participant payment processes for online data collection and in-person workshop

 To contribute to project planning and day-to-day management of the project

 To liaise with project partners and collaborators as required

 Literature review

 Database scoping and creating a summary report



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

 BSc in a related field of study (e.g. psychology)



Skills

 Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 Evidence of good time management and project management skills

 Evidence of an ability to work independently and to use own initiative, as well as to collaborate with others.

 Evidence of good general computing skills and use of Microsoft Office 365 programs

 Relevant clinical or or research experience in the field of neurodiversity and/or eating disorders

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Qualifications

No specific qualifications are required for the job. 



Skills

No specific prior experience or skills required. General IT knowledge expected and basic medical knowledge is useful; we will instruct the applicant in the relevant software (Teleform).
 

  1. Support student lifecycle processes from pre-enrolment activities, through induction and registration to graduation and beyond, utilising systems and databases- e.g. student records systems and virtual learning environments ? accordingly, and in accordance with best practice, ensuring consistency of data and identifying and resolving issues. 
  2. Support all student assessment processes in line with university deadlines and regulations and faculty and external requirements. 
  3. Supporting finance processes for the On campus and Distance Learning courses including right to work checks and organising payments to academics.  
  4. Take responsibility for resolving students? and academics? enquiries, including face-to-face and via email, responding within agreed timeframes and escalating complex enquiries as appropriate. 
  5. Organise course timetable?s including organising external staff, room booking and communicating this with students.  
  6. Assist in ensuring that quality assurance requirements and, where required, accreditation requirements are met for relevant programmes.  
  7. Support student, module and programme evaluation processes in line with current university best practice. 
  8. Servicing committees as directed by your line manager. 
  9. Actively participate in the development and improvement of programmes and processes to support students and academic staff through identifying and suggesting improvements based on user feedback. 
  10. Work flexibly as part of a team, supporting others in times of high-volume activity, providing cover and supporting the training and development of new staff members. 
  11. Take responsibility for own performance and development, through agreeing clear performance objectives, maintaining up-to-date knowledge and reflecting on own performance. 
  12. Take personal accountability for the data quality of student records, ensuring records are accurately maintained in accordance with the agreed retention schedules. 
  13. Ensure all work is carried out in a professional and timely manner, with appropriate confidentiality and sensitivity. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the data protection requirements. 


Qualifications

None



Skills

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to draft documents and correspondence. 

2. Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyse complex numerical data. 

3. Excellent organization and time management skills. 

4. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and the ability to work on new systems. 

5. Methodical, detail oriented and flexible in approach to work, maintaining a high level of accuracy. 

6. Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders in a professional and assured manner. 

7. Proactive with the ability to work independently as well as delivering within a team. 

8. Curious, customer service-oriented approach with a commitment to personal accountability and continuous improvement. 

9. Comfortable with adapting to change, driving own professional development. 

10. Commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.

11. Experience in the use of databases, student records systems (such as SITS) and website content management systems. 

12. Prior experience of working in a customer facing environment.

13. Experience of using virtual learning environments.

Monday 6th January Guys Campus

Applicants must NOT be part of the Physiotherapy course at King's College London or the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine.

You will be invigilating for Physiotherapy students taking their Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCE).

Key responsibilities   

  • To support the Lead Invigilator in carrying out their duties by attending briefing sessions prior to and following exam sessions as required.  
  • To assist with setting up the circuit(s): putting out clipboards, sharp pencils, and rubbers inside each station. 
  • Assist with the set-up of equipment (training will be given for the setting up of props or the resetting of station equipment). 
  • To assist students before the exam begins, ensuring that all students are correctly located and ready for the exam.   
  • To invigilate the examination circuits and guide students between stations during the exam.  
  • Direct examiners, patients, simulated patients to the correct stations. 
  • Be the first response for examiner questions or concerns, raising issues with the lead invigilator or senior examiner quickly and efficiently. 
  • To vigilantly monitor the room/allocated area throughout the exam in session whilst not disrupting the candidates; and ensuring a calm environment conducive to supporting students to be successful in their exams.  
  • To ensure that noise levels on the examination circuit are kept to a minimum and that examination conditions are maintained throughout 
  • To promptly report any incidents that may impact a candidate's performance to the Lead Invigilator, Circuit Lead (Marshall), OSCE Site Lead, or Senior Examiner. 
  • To ensure that, at the end of the exam, all iPads and materials are collected and returned to the relevant place according to set procedures as advised by the Lead Invigilator.   


Qualifications

N/A



Skills
  • Available for Monday 6th January 2025
  • Available for a prompt start at 08:00 to 17:30.
  • Professional.
  • Observant.
  • Shows initiative.
  • Handles confidential documents responsibly.
  • Available for the full duration of the exam.
  • Applicants must NOT be part of the Physiotherapy course at King's College London or the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine.
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