Research Assistant - Statistician

Job Description

A professional statistician is required to carry out the statistical analysis for an empirical study of punitive damages. Reporting to Dr Eleni Katsampouka, Lecturer at the School of Law, KCL.

Background to the project

The project in issue is about what are known as punitive damages. When a court orders a defendant to pay punitive damages, the court is saying that the defendant?s behaviour was so bad that he/she needs to be punished. Punitive damages are, as their name suggests, designed to sanction the defendant. They are not supposed to compensate for loss suffered by the victim

There are two major issues in punitive damages cases: (1) should punitive damages be awarded (yes/no)?; and (2) if punitive damages should be awarded, what should the level of the award be (?s)? 

The statistician will be given an excel spreadsheet coding data collected from online platforms (ie, decisions by English courts on punitive damages). The spreadsheet codes the answers to questions (1) and (2) above. The statistician will be asked to test whether these two variables are related to a number of additional variables, also coded in the spreadsheet (eg, the type of defendant (natural person, corporation or public body)). 

What the statistician will be required to do

It is expected that the person appointed will run various statistical tests based on a dataset that will be provided to him/her (ie, an excel spreadsheet coding all sampled judgments). In particular, the statistician will be asked to run (1) likelihood-ratio tests (based on an approximation of the chi-squared distribution) to test for independence of categorical variables (eg, the differences between the success rate of punitive damages claims by mode of trial); and (2) ANOVA tests so as to test the significance of differences between numerical variables (eg,  the differences between the quantum of punitive damages awards by type of defendant). The statistician will also be expected to conduct linear regression analysis to identify the strength of a relationship between the amounts of punitive damages and the amounts of compensatory damages.

Please send a CV and a brief email explaining your motivation for applying to Dr Eleni Katsampouka (eleni.katsampouka@kcl.ac.uk) by 21 March 2025.



Qualifications

The person appointed will be a professional statistician. A relevant UG degree is required. It is expected that the person appointed will be a PG/doctoral student in statistics



Skills

The person appointed will be a professional statistician. A relevant UG degree is required. It is expected that the person appointed will be a PG/doctoral student in statistics

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About Us: The UK Higher Education Humanitarian Group (HEHG) is dedicated to advancing, coordinating, and catalyzing support for forcibly displaced academics and students across the UK higher education sector. Chaired by King?s College London and the University of Edinburgh, our group comprises representatives from various UK universities and sector groups, including the United Nations High Commission for Refugees and Universities UK International.

Role overview: We are seeking a motivated and skilled Project Coordinator to facilitate the UK higher education sector's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The HEHG has established a sub-group focused on developing a coordinated response to the partial destruction of the higher education sector in Gaza. This role is critical in fostering collaboration among UK universities, Gazan academics, and civil society organizations.



Qualifications

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

  • MA degree in Politics, International Relations, Migration Studies, or a related Social Sciences discipline.
  • Deep understanding of the global issue of forced displacement, the UK higher education sector, and the current situation in Palestine.
  • Demonstrated experience in project coordination.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and deliver projects on time.
  • Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Familiarity with the Gazan higher education sector.
  • Experience working sensitively with forcibly displaced communities and a solid understanding of global forced displacement issues.

Successful candidates will be invited to a short interview to explore in further detail how your skills and experience match the role criteria. 



Skills

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mapping Initiatives: Identify and document existing initiatives that support Gazan students, academics, and universities.
  • Web Development: Create a comprehensive webpage featuring key information about the Gazan higher education sector, including case studies and guidance for UK universities on how to engage and support.
  • Event Coordination: Organize an in-person event connecting university leaders to develop a collaborative response aimed at supporting Gazan students and academics.
  • Reporting: Produce a concise report outlining how UK universities can effectively support Gazan students and academics, with a focus on digital education.
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Facilitate communication and collaboration with key groups and organizations within the UK higher education sector.

***WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS AS OF 6TH MARCH 2025. THE JOB ADD IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU.***

 

 

LOCATION STRAND AND/OR LONDON BRIDGE - LOOKING FOR WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND COVER. The casual receptionist is an important role in helping King?s Sport & Wellness deliver its range of services to all members across our 2 gym sites. You will work closely with the full-time health and fitness coaches and the gym operations supervisors to ensure that members are given a world class experience. 

The role is a zero hour contract and shifts are allocated subject to need using the app SLING. WEEKEND shifts are priority. You will need to have or be working towards a FIRST AID qualification. 



Qualifications

Essential Qualifications: 

First aid qualification 

Must be able to work weekends

Must be able to work flexible hours, including early shifts, late shifts, and weekend shifts, and have good availability 

A good level of education (A-level) or equivalent. 

Suitable experience and knowledge of working in a similar/related role 

Commitment to continued professional development 

Excellent communication skill across a variety of customer groups and ability to forge good relationships with a variety of departments or user groups 

A strong grasp of information technology and Microsoft office skills including word and excel 

 

Desirable qualifications/qualities: 

Level 2 Fitness Instructing Qualification or working towards Level 2 Fitness Instructing Qualification. 

Other fitness related qualifications. 

Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations. 

Knowledge of the importance of physical, mental and social skills to aid individual wellness. 



Skills

To monitor the gym members to ensure their safety and report any concerns to the full-time team members 

To support the gym team to continually maintain and exceed operational performance of the gyms 

To assist in the operational systems and processes of managing health and fitness memberships and services and ensure all card transactions are accurately reported. 

Ensure all operating policies are adhered to whilst in the gyms - being responsible for the opening and closing procedures and ensuring all equipment and the building operates within health & Safety guidelines as required 

To develop positive working relationships with the health and fitness coaches, King?s Sport & Wellness staff, and other student service providers within the University to enhance students? experience. 

Provide an exceptional level of customer service through phone, email, and face-to-face interactions as well as signposting to other King's Sport & Wellness services. 

Escalate customer enquiries to relevant parties using correct procedure  

Any further duties, which may reasonably be required by King?s Sport & Wellness Gym Management or King?s Sport Senior Management 

Helping with the animations for our intervention



Qualifications

Degree in psychology



Skills

Experince with drawing to a voice over

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