- Our Specialist Sectors
- Customer Service & Call Centres
- Higher Education
- Hospitality, Catering & Events
- Human Resources
- IT / Web / Telecomms
- Local Government
- Manual, Industrial & Warehousing
- Marketing / PR
- Midwifery & Allied Health
- Office, Clerical & Administration
- Reception & Front of House
- Retail
- Social Care
- Third Sector & Not for Profit
- Transport & Logistics
This job is no longer available.
You can view related vacancies or set-up an email alert notification when similar jobs are added to the website below.
You can view related vacancies or set-up an email alert notification when similar jobs are added to the website below.
Research Assistant
Job Description
About the project
An exciting opportunity to join a project, which focuses on young disabled people and their access to cultural events, has arisen!
The National Youth Theatre (NYT), in collaboration with National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) and Gig Buddies, has secured National Lottery Funding to run its Local Inclusivity Networks (LINs) program, which aims to promote collaboration between disabled and non-disabled communities. The aim of this is to reduce isolation, and to establish grassroots inclusivity networks in England and in Wales. To support this program, the NYT has partnered with the Centre for Applied Research on Empowering Societies (CARES) at London Metropolitan University to conduct research and evaluation in relation to the programme’s intended outcomes.
Lead by an interdisciplinary team (CARES + London Met Lab), this new project aims to:
- Develop a framework for the programme impact evaluation;
- Collect baseline evaluation data (including young disabled people engagement with local cultural offer), and map out local policy and cultural offer infrastructure);
- Co-design (for and with young disabled people) standards around inclusive cultural offers considering their lived experiences and those of their trusted support (parents, teachers, volunteer buddies) in navigating and accessing cultural offer outside educational settings;
- Identify determinants of effective local collaborative partnerships supporting and amplifying the voices of young disabled people and influencing policy locally.
To support this project, CARES is now looking to hire a talented candidate for a position as a Research Assistant (qualitative).
The main tasks of the RA includes, but it not limited to:
- conducting literature reviews of literature on disability (social sciences)
- providing an overview of the policies various local authorities have in relation to the topic
- validating transcripts of interviews conducted by the research team
- basic analysis (thematisation) of the collected data
- other desk-based research and ad hoc duties as per the hiring managers/principle investigator's instructions
Due to the nature of commissioned research work, the workload may be heavier one week and lighter the next, thus flexibility is required. The workload will be agreed upon each week, but the total amount of hours is 240, spread over the period of the project. You will mainly be working with Dr Josefine Nyby, but also with other members of the team and with external stakeholders (NYT and the NYAW). This is thus a great opportunity to join a team with established contacts in the labour market!
If you have any queries about this role, please email Dr Nyby (j.nyby@londonmet.ac.uk). To apply for the position, please click register (or, if you are already registered, log in) and apply. Please note, all applications need to be submitted through MetTemps. Please provide a relevant and up-to-date CV and a motivational letter (ca one page) where you outline how your experiences will makes you the right candidate, as well as how this fits your career plan.
No applications are accepted via email. No late applications are accepted (deadline: 5th Jan 2024). Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited for an interview (online). Candidates not shortlisted will be notified once shortlisted candidates have been selected.
Qualifications
Graduate degree (or studying for one) or a completed undergraduate degree in relevant social scinecs (social policy, politics, sociology, psychology, humanities).
Skills
- Experience in qualitative research (documentary analysis, literature review) (required)
- Understanding of (social) policy in general (required) and disability in particular (preferrable)
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work flexibly and, at times, meet tight deadlines (required)
- Strong ability to work independently and in a team (required)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (required)
- Understanding of the not-for-profit sector and its relation to the public sector (preferrable)
- Understanding of the principle of cultural offers amongst local authorities (preferrable)
MORE JOBS LIKE THIS
Project Overview: We are developing a web application and are seeking an experienced Backend Developer to manage API development, cloud deployment, and database management. This project operates within an Agile/Sprint framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Python Proficiency: Develop backend logic using Python, with a strong focus on class structures and JSON manipulation.
- Flask API Development: Create and manage APIs using Flask, including developing POST/GET endpoints and structuring backend repositories.
- Session Management: Implement JWT authentication for session management, integrated with frontend components.
- Cloud Deployment: Deploy backend services on AWS EC2, including the use of Linux command line, Nginx reverse proxy, and PM2 for process management.
- Frontend Deployment: Manage the deployment of frontend applications on AWS S3.
- AWS Services: Utilize AWS Route 53 for DNS management, AWS Certificate Manager for SSL/TLS, and invalidate AWS CloudFront distribution caches as needed.
As a member of our team, you will be expected to follow best practices, including code decoupling, maintaining cohesion, thorough manual testing, clear naming conventions, and proper use of Git (e.g., avoiding pushing directly to the main branch).
Database Management:
- MongoDB Atlas: Manage and manipulate MongoDB Atlas (NoSQL) databases using PyMongo.
- Data Aggregation: Create and manage data aggregation pipelines to support database operations.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
- Be part of a startup-style project within King?s College London, working on a cutting-edge web application alongside a team of professors and students. Contribute to a project that has received multiple rounds of funding and awards.
- Develop critical skills in project management, communication, and teamwork, all while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Gain access to King?s College London internal events, where you can network with academics, industry leaders, and other like-minded students.
Qualifications
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a portfolio of your work demonstrating relevant experience.
Skills
Experience & Expectations:
- Experience Required: Previous experience in the mentioned technologies and tasks is preferred. If lacking, a strong willingness to learn independently and contribute effectively is crucial.
- Punctuality: Adherence to project timelines and deadlines is essential.
- Work Ethic: Demonstrated work ethic could lead to extended contracts.
Research assistant required to work on a project that investigates the higher education experiences and outcomes for mixed-heritage/raced young people (18-25yrs) in London. The project is a mixed-method study consisting of quantitative data analysis of existing public survey datasets, focus groups with mixed-heritage students in London universities, sixth-forms and colleges, and semi-structured interviews with school and university staff. The study is led Dr Ayo Mansaray (School of Education, Communication and Society) with Dr Chiamaka Nwosu (King?s Business School).
The post-holder will provide research support for the qualitative elements of the project, including tasks such as: recruitment and arrangement of student and staff interviews, contributing to the drafting of qualitative interview topic guides, conducting student focus groups and one-to-one staff interviews, data management (e.g. cataloguing data files, sending files for transcription etc.), data analysis, and report writing. The RA will also provide ad hoc administrative support to the project team. The RA will be expected to attend in-person project meetings with funders in London.
Qualifications
BA and MA/MSC in a Social Science/Arts & Humanities discipline, undertaking a doctorate.
Skills
Experience of MS Teams, and MS office suite (e.g. Word etc.), and knowledge of bibliographic software (e.g. Endnote) and qualitative data analysis software (e.g. Nvivo).
Interest in the experiences of racialised groups in the education system and/or social justice in education.
Understanding of research design and project management. Good understanding of qualitative methodologies, specifically prior experience of focus group or individual interviewing.
Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel across London to attend meetings and conduct interviews.
We are looking for an enthusiastic technician to join our team of scientists and clinicians to develop bone marrow organoids and investigate the interaction between malignant cells and the immune system. The successful candidate will work with fresh and frozen peripheral blood and bone marrow samples from healthy donors and patients with myeloproliferative neoplasm.
The Research technician needs to use a variety of techniques such as flow cytometry, cell culture, imaging and other necessary techniques.
Qualifications
A degree in biology or an equivalent degree in a relevant subject.
Skills
Essential:
Experience in cell culture, flow cytometry, and work with organoids.
Familiar with essential molecular techniques.
You can also use your social account to sign in. First you need to:
Accept Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.