RESEARCH ASSISTANT

University of Oxford
November 08, 2024
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Department of Education, 15 Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6PY

About the role

The Department of Education is looking to appoint a Research Assistant to contribute to a small research project, “Pupil interactions and networks in special schools”.

This is an exciting opportunity for a researcher to join a project exploring the positive and negative peer interactions of pupils at special education schools in England through network analysis. The project will also trial and gain feedback on the suitability of bullying experience questionnaires with this population and their teachers. It involves collaborating with secondary special education schools in Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties, implementing one-to-one and small group data collection methods.

Reporting to Dr Julia Badger, the post holder will have the responsibility of literature reviewing; liaising with recruited schools; sorting and organising pupil details and data; set-up equipment and materials up for data collection; data collection (working one-to-one with pupils with special educational needs and disabilities and their teachers); analysis and supporting the preparation of written outputs.

The successful candidate will hold a first degree together with some relevant experience, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within the established research programme. They must be able to manage their own research and administrative activities within provided guidelines and have excellent communication skills. Experience working in / with schools and children is essential, and the candidate will be able to work flexible working hours to fit into school timetables.

The post if offered on a part-time basis at 15 hours per week (0.4 FTE).

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 8 November 2024. Only applications received by this deadline will be considered. Interviews are likely to be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Contact Person : HR Team Vacancy ID : 175974 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 08-Nov-2024 12:00 Pay Scale : RESEARCH GRADE 6 Contact Email : [email protected] Salary (£) : Grade 6, £34,982-£40,855, pro-rata for part-time

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