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Policy And Project Officer For Inclusive PGR Recruitment

£39,897 - £39,897
London - Central
Temporary / Interim
 

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Policy and Project Officer - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Postgraduate Researchers Recruitment - King's College London





Contract: Part-time (2 days a week)

Duration: 1-year contract

Location: King's College London, Strand Campus



King's College London is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Part-time Policy and Project Officer focusing on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the recruitment of postgraduate researcher (PGR) candidates. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to creating a more inclusive and diverse research culture within one of the world's leading institutions. An understanding of the lived experience of marginalised groups in higher education would be an advantage.



Responsibilities:




  1. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and strategies to enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion in the recruitment process for PhD candidates.

  2. Using data analysis tools to track and measure the impact of EDI initiatives

  3. Collaborate with academic and professional departments to assess and address barriers to diversity in the recruitment process.

  4. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on best practices in EDI within higher education and contribute to the development of tailored solutions for King's College London.

  5. Liaise effectively with multiple King’s EDI projects to improve the overall research culture, fostering an inclusive environment.

  6. Provide support to staff involved in the careers service, academic departments, and professional services to help ensure a fair and inclusive approach.

  7. Contribute to the creation of accessible materials promoting PGR programmes



How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing their relevant experience against the job description and skills required and outlining their interest in the position. Please apply using Talentbank. If you’d like to discuss this position please contact Donald Lush on donald.lush@kcl.ac.uk .



Application Deadline: Sunday 18th February 2024 at midnight.



King's College London is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all.



Qualifications

Minimum qualification is a Bachelor's degree.



Skills

1) Data Analysis Skills:



Proficiency in data analysis tools to track and measure the impact of EDI initiatives (including use of Power BI and Excel).



Draw sound conclusions from a variety of data sources and communicate clearly.



2) Policy Analysis and Development:



Willingness to undertake equality impact assessments and other policy assessment tools.



Strong analytical skills, with the ability to critically evaluate policies and identify potential areas for enhancement.



3) Communication:



Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.



Ability to convey complex information in a clear and accessible manner.



Experience in developing communication strategies to promote diversity and inclusion initiatives.



4) Stakeholder Mapping:



Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal departments and stakeholders to map, champion and support EDI initiatives, including the Harold Moody and other scholarship programmes.



Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders at various levels.



5) Project Management:



Project management skills, with the ability to coordinate and implement EDI initiatives.



Strong organisational skills to manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously.



Monitor project timelines and deliverables.



6) Promotional Materials:



Contributing to creating engaging and inclusive promotional materials using tools such as video and Powerpoint.



7) Understanding of Higher Education Environment:



Knowledge of the higher education sector, particularly in relation to postgraduate researcher admissions and student recruitment.



Understanding of the challenges and opportunities in promoting diversity and inclusion in academia.



 

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Research Assistant In European Law

£40,853 - £40,853
London - Central
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The Centre of European Law at King's College London is seeking a research assistant. 

The research assistant will help with completing a literature review, as well as background initial research (ECJ case law, EU institutions documents and reports, possibly national legislation) on the rule of law and independence of judiciary. They will help with contacting and liaising with various potential partners on the project, as well as organising several in-person events in London. They will collaborate with the grants and the events team at The Dickson Poon School of Law in carrying out their tasks.



Qualifications

PhD in relevant subject



Skills

The research assistant will be a doctoral or a postdoctoral researcher seeking to obtain experience with writing a large grant application. EU law knowledge is required, as well as experience in researching EU law databases. Knowledge in the area of the rule of law, independence of the judiciary, judicial politics is desirable. Working knowledge of one or more of the following languages is a plus: French, German, Polish, Italian. 

Research Assistant

£40,853 - £40,853
London - Central
Higher Education
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To support a project on evaluating whether real-time student feedback improves assessment design, making the process more fair, inclusive and transparent. The research involves analysing focus groups notes, student feedback and grade performance surveys. 

The role includes conducting thematic analyses and working with quantitative data. The successful candidate will be supported in developing their qualitative and quantitative research skills through guidance towards self-directed learning resources and ad-hoc training to enhance their expertise. 

The Research Assistant will contribute to generating meaningful insights to inform educational practices, particularly in assessment co-creation and design.

Key responsibilities:

  1. Clean, process and manage datasets from multiple sources for analysis.
  2. Provide quantitative and qualitative research support.
  3. Assist in conducting thematic analyses to identify themes from qualitative data.
  4. Perform quantitative analysis of student grade performance.
  5. Participate in discussions, communicating and presenting research at meetings.
  6. Contribute to writing reports, presentations and academic publications.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating and inclusive research environment.



Qualifications

A first degree in a relevant subject area (or have equivalent experience) or currently enrolled in their final year of an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area (or have equivalent experience).

Desirable: Currently enrolled in a PhD programme in a relevant subject area.



Skills
  1. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques.
  2. Some understanding of thematic analysis and experience in working with large datasets. 
  3. Some relevant experience with qualitative data analysis software (e.g. NVivo) and econometric software (e.g. Stata, R or Python).
  4. Ability to work independently and collaboratively remotely.
  5. Ability to manage tasks and deliver results under tight deadlines.
  6. Strong work ethic, commitment to data accuracy.
  7. Ability to work with limited supervision.

Student Participant

£31,200 - £31,200
London - Central
Higher Education
Temporary / Interim

Job Role: Student Participants for Project: ?Towards a Radical Pragmatism of Climate Pedagogy: Student Centred Curriculum Design to Address Climate Anxiety?

About the role

We are seeking student participants to take part in focus groups for our research project entitled: "Towards a Radical Pragmatism of Climate Pedagogy: Student Centred Curriculum Design to Address Climate Anxiety".

The project aims to reshape how we teach climate change at university level through co-producing a curriculum with current UG and PGT students in our module "Climate, Environment and Uneven Development" in the Department of International Development.

The climate crisis is everywhere and at times overwhelming, especially for younger generations, including students. In response to this, we would like your participation in focus groups where we discuss how to instil hope in our climate teaching, balancing analysis of the climate crisis with actionable policies and grassroots responses to build hopeful climate futures. From your inputs we aim to co-produce a climate curriculum for future years of our course: "Climate, Environment and Uneven Development". 

The work will involve preparing for and participating in two focus (2 hours each) groups held at the beginning and end of Term 2 in 2025. We aim to recruit 5 students from the PGT cohort. Participation will be paid at ?16 per hour. 

To apply, please submit a CV and a short statement (max 300 words) responding to the question: ?What does "hopeful" climate teaching look like to you in a time of climate crisis?? via King?s Talent Bank. 

Any queries should be directed to a ambarish.karamchedu@kcl.ac.uk and nithya.natarajan@kcl.ac.uk. 

The application deadline is 20th January, with the focus groups taking place during teaching term. 



Qualifications

Student on 7YYDN037 Climate, Environment and Uneven Development



Skills

Interest in climate pedagogy and politics

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