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Research assistant - high risk obstetrics, clinical background

Candidate required for systematic review of the literature and development of a measurement and evaluation framework for policy in maternity care 

MSc or above

MSc level qualification and above

Experience in high risk obstetrics research

Training in systematic reviewing

Policy engagement experience required

We are seeking a motivated and creative student to support the execution of a digital marketing campaign for the African Leadership Centre (ALC) at King's College London.

The role offers hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, campaign coordination and project management. Ideal for someone with good writing and research skills who is interested in social media, communications, international education, leadership or global development.

Key Responsibilities:

• ⁠Drafting written copy for visual designs and/or captions.
• Creating a content calendar aligned with the strategy we share.
• Coordination with key team members for edits, approvals or any additional material required.
• Drafing visual designs (⁠If the candidate has a grip on Canva and other video editing software)
• Scheduling content across social media platforms.
• Tracking overall engagement, incoming enquiries, paid content performance and assisting in preparing weekly engagement reports.
• Support with tasks related to paid ads (e.g. tracking, engagement, reporting).
• Maintain an organised Drive with all campaign assets.

Current KCL student

• Excellent writing and research skills
• Hands-on communication, organisation and coordination skills
• Project management
• Documentation, engagement tracking and creating reports
• A grip on Canva and MS Office: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, OneDrive
• Social media knowledge, including knowing how to navigate Meta Business Suite and/or other platforms analytics monitoring pages.

We are looking for a research assistant to support us for a short time with a number of projects in the Policy Institute?s Evidence Development and Incubation Team (EDIT). 

The research assistant will be supporting the team with carrying out aspects of the qualitative research. Activities will include tasks such conducting observations, scheduling qualitative interviews, arranging transcription, and maintaining folders and fieldwork logs. The research assistant?s work on qualitative research is likely to include data management in NVivo, conducting qualitative interviews, carrying out qualitative analysis if appropriate, and supporting with report drafting including literature reviews and background sections. 

This specific role is for researchers with previous experience working with young people with SEND (especially autism and learning difficulties). The main activities involve: 

1. Working closely with the project team providing feedback on relevant materials to ensure they are adapted to the target group. 

2. Conducting observations during site selection days, surveys (when required) 

3. Conducting semi-structured interviews 

4. Other activities related to the research project, as defined by the Project Manager/Leads

There are 148 hours available for this role. 

• MA/MSc

-Experience working with young people with SEND 

-Understanding of qualitative research approaches 

-Experience conducting semi-structured interviews and observations 

-Experience working as part of a team or in a co-ordination role 

-Experience in carrying out qualitative data management in NVivo 

Desirable:

-Experience conducting qualitative analysis 

-Experiencing with drafting policy reports

ORE Invigilator @ FoDOCS

Date: Thursday 24th April 2025

Shift: 08:00 - 15:00 (7 hours, 30 minutes paid break included)

Location: New Hunts House, Guy's campus

If you are a offered this shift, you will be sent an offer on KTB by Tuesday 15th April 2025. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to those that are unsuccessful.

If you apply, please ensure that you include the following information:

• if you are a student (if yes, what programme and faculty (and university if not KCL))
• if you have any invigilating experience (not necessary for this role)
• if you have any working hour restrictions (this will be noted on your visa conditions)

* IMPORTANT *

• FoDOCS students cannot apply

If you have any questions, please email oreexams@kcl.ac.uk

FoDOCS students cannot apply

FoDOCS students cannot apply

ORE Invigilator @ FoDOCS

Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Shift: 08:00 - 15:00 (7 hours, 30 minutes paid break included)

Location: New Hunts House, Guy's campus

If you are a offered this shift, you will be sent an offer on KTB by Tuesday 15th April 2025. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to those that are unsuccessful.

If you apply, please ensure that you include the following information:

• if you are a student (if yes, what programme and faculty (and university if not KCL))
• if you have any invigilating experience (not necessary for this role)
• if you have any working hour restrictions (this will be noted on your visa conditions)

* IMPORTANT *

• FoDOCS students cannot apply

If you have any questions, please email oreexams@kcl.ac.uk

FoDOCS students cannot apply

FoDOCS students cannot apply

Are you an experienced Research Assistant with a passion to improve child and adolescent mental health? Then this role might be of interest to you.

We are looking for a motivated, diligent and enthusiastic Research Assistant to work on a study focusing on the prevention of depression in children and young people. In this role, you will be working on a feasibility study of a brief self-help intervention that aims to prevent depression in adolescents and young adults. You will be part of an ambitious research programme that aims to advance our understanding on the targeting, personalisation and implementation of depression and anxiety prevention interventions for children and young people.

You will be working on coordinating the data collection for the study as well as focusing on qualitative and quantitative data analysis of the results and assisting with the write-up of the manuscript. You will also be the go-to person for administrative queries regarding the study, including ensuring the study runs smooth and on time. Moreover, you will be actively thinking about opportunities to increase the impact and learning of the project, where feasible.

You will work with the team to make sure our study adheres to the latest guidance and best practice methods for feasibility studies and will help with preparing a manuscript for publication. The Research Assistant will work in the Prevention Matters Lab (www.preventionmatters.co.uk) led by Dr. Breedvelt, and you will be based at the department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience King?s College London. You will be part of working in a dynamic team and have the opportunity to get involved in other projects if time permits, including working with stakeholders to develop an implementation pathway to inform future prevention intervention in the UK. 

We are looking for someone who has a good eye for detail, who is conscientious and has previous research experience especially in data collection (qualitative and quantitative) and research co-ordination.  

You will have great problem solving skills and are able to work independently but will ask for help and input when needed. 

In your application please attach a 2 page CV and a brief statement that describes:

• Your past experience in children and young people's research, specifically working on studies involving qualitative and quantitative primary data collection with children and young people
• Your past experience with writing up manuscripts for peer-review publication
• Any other relevant research experience related to the role
• Your earliest start-date

This is a temporary post, we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible and is able to work for x2 days a week. We are flexible with the days of work, but given that interviews are held on different days some flexibility is required to work around the participant's schedule. 

- MSc in Mental Health Science or related

- BSc in Psychology or related topic

We are open to applicants who are currently conducting a PhD as this role might offer the flexibility to combine this with a PhD project. We are also open to applicants who have recently defended their PhD.

- Expertise in children and young people's mental health research 

- Experience with working with children and young people (preferable)

- Experience with working on qualitative and quantitative research studies involving primary data collection and analysis with children and young people (ideally from start to finish)

- Understanding of legal and data protection frameworks when dealing with sensitive data

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a dynamic workload to ensure deadlines are met

- Ability to co-ordinate research activities and support others with their work

- (Some) experience with writing research for academic peer-review publications and communication activities to a broader audience

- Growing understanding of Open Science practices and willingness to learn and develop skills in this area