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Research assistants
Job Description
Queen Mary – AI for student learning and research project
In September 2023, the library team, colleagues from the Faculty of Health and Medicine (FMD) and students, launched a new resource on QMPlus. The aim of the resource is to introduce students to AI, outline what it can do and how it can be used constructively and ethically to support learning and research.
We are looking to recruit more students to the project to assist with developing the resource and to support a team of academics in furthering our scholarship plans.
Hours: Each intern position is assigned a minimum of 2 hours work per week. Successful candidates will be expected to complete these hours between January 2024 and July 2024 principally with some holding back of time for write-up if of interest.
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 project meetings
To be considered for this role, interested candidates should ensure they submit their updated CV and a short cover letter addressed to Dr Cassandra Lewis via the QTemps portal.
Qualifications
- Current enrolment as a Queen Mary student (undergraduate, MSc, PhD)
Skills
- Have an understanding of research methods and experience of qualitative data collecting and analysis
- 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
To be considered for this role, interested candidates should ensure they submit their updated CV and a short cover letter addressed to Dr Cassandra Lewis via the QTemps portal.
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Familiarity and ability to use Microsoft packages (e.g., good Excel command).
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The research assistant will receive comprehensive training and mentoring to successfully carry out these responsibilities.
Interviews will take place mid-January.
Qualifications
BA/MA in Linguistics, Education, Psychology or related discipline.
Skills
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Familiarity and ability to use Microsoft packages (e.g., good Excel command)
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Thank you for your interest. This job has already been offered and accepted, unfortunately King's Talent Bank will not remove the ad until 7th October which is why it still appears as live.
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Thank you for your interest. This job has already been offered and accepted, unfortunately King's Talent Bank will not remove the ad until 7th October which is why it still appears as live.
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