Lancaster University
Job title:
Research Assistant: ‘Crossing the Divide between Arts and Science in Schools’
Company:
Lancaster University
Job description
Research Assistant: ‘Crossing the Divide between Arts and Science in Schools’
Closing Date: 30/04/2025£16.17 per hour + £1.95 holiday payAdvertising End Date30 Apr 2025
- Research Assistant: ‘Crossing the Divide between Arts and Science in Schools’
Role & Department OverviewThe Department of English Literature and Creative Writing are looking for one or two Research Assistants to support the ‘Crossing the Divide’ project, introducing resources for English and science lessons on the life and work of Sir Humphry Davy in secondary schools across the region.Preferred start date: 19th of May 2025Expected end date: 31th of July 2025Interview date: Monday 12th May 2025Weekly hours: 7 hours per week (TBC, determined by worker and line manager)Location: Remotely (in the UK) and on the Lancaster University campusJob DescriptionFollowing the development of teaching resources for use in English Literature and Science lessons based on the life and . The project team are looking for one or two Research Assistants to support the rollout of these resources in local schools. The role will include delivering teacher training workshops and teaching pupils to gauge the impact of the resources and lessons. This work will contribute to an Impact Case Study for REF 2029. The project will run until 31st July 2025Tasks will typically include:
- Making contact with schools and organising visits to or from the school
- Delivering online and in-person workshops for teachers and pupils in using the resources effectively
- Working with pupils to gauge the effectiveness of the resources, particularly around how they view the relationship between literature and science
- Collate case studies from teachers and pupils and support other forms of data collection
- Contribute to a report to be used as part of an Impact Case Study for REF 2029
Person SpecificationThe successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:Essential Skills and Attributes
- Available to complete this work between the start of the role and the end of the project on 31st July 2025
- Ability to travel to schools in the UK
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to confidently present and deliver information to a range of sources
- Experience of collecting, analysing and reporting on data
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Desirable Skills and Attributes
- Experience of working in a project team
- An interest in the relationship between arts and literature and science
- Experience of delivering workshops or training
- Experience teaching in schools
Working in this role will help develop the following skills and experience:
- Self-motivation
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Knowledge Sharing
- Planning and organising
- Flexibility
- Creativity
- Analysing
- Collaboration
Please contact Professor Sharon Ruston at if you have any enquiries about this role.You are required to submit a cover letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open to individuals living in the UK.Under the terms of this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours however, hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand.Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.ShareHelp and advice on making applications can be found on the Lancaster University Careers pages. Visit
Expected salary
£16.17 per hour
Location
United Kingdom
Job date
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:48:20 GMT
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