Research Assistant New

King's Clinical Academic Training Office (KCATO) is looking for a flexible, proactive and organised individual who can help us temporarily as our team gets to grips with some new work. The role is based at Guy's campus with work across all campuses as need arises, and includes attending in person meetings and events.

Events & Meetings (approximately one or two per month)

Manage attendee bookings, dealing with enquiries

Manage room, AV and catering bookings

Manage some communications, such as creating blurbs for events

Handle feedback and report on attendance data

Communications

Help with drafting text for monthly Newsletters

Finances

Handle finances relating to events

In time, understand and process bursary payments

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We think this role would suit a part-time Masters or PhD student interested in finding out more about the research side of the university well.

The Research Assistant will undertake a range of duties, including: - Conducting research using basic techniques under supervision. - Assisting in planning and implementing specific research activities. - Assisting in data collection, including interviews and focus groups. - Contributing to problem-solving, referring complex issues to senior staff. - Supporting the presentation of research progress and outcomes to stakeholders. - Documenting results and contributing to publications as required. This role requires excellent communication skills, a keen interest in qualitative research, and an empathetic approach to working with neurodivergent populations.

About this project:

Eye-tracking technology has emerged as a valuable tool in understanding cognitive processes, particularly in neurodivergent populations. However, despite its widespread use, there's a growing recognition that traditional eye-tracking methodologies may not adequately capture the perspectives of neurodivergent individuals, especially regarding Social Attention?defined as the spontaneous allocation of attention to social stimuli and interactions.

Our study exploring the perspective of neurodivergent children and their families on eye-tracking. This project aims to rethink eye-tracking to authentically capture neurodivergent perspectives by engaging neurodivergent children and their families with a parent discussion group and playful activities designed to help children highlight their views and priorities.

We are looking for one student research assistant, to help with smoothing running of the project, example tasks involve: communicating with participants, to arrange study time, to understand what they need; to be involved in the study, note taking.

About this role:

This project is a qualitative project, involves in working with vulnerable group of families. Therefore, we look for someone who is empathetic and patient, a desire to work with children, great communication skills, keen interest in neurodivergent research, passionate about qualitative research, an open-minded approach towards neurodivergent population.

This role is funded at an hourly rate of ?13.64 / hour.

Application materials:

Please write a maximum 500 words personal statement on why you are suitable for this role. In addition, we?d like to see your overall grades, your grades for the following modules: cognitive & biological psychology, developmental psychology, as well as research methods.

Interested?

Please email us: Dr. Teresa Del Bianco: t.delbianco@londonmet.ac.uk or Dr. Yanbo Hu: y.hu@londonmet.ac.uk 

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