Part-time Research Project Support Officer

Applications are invited for the above fixed-term, part-time (6 hours per week) Research Project Support Officer post within the School of Educational Sciences, Bangor University.

The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role.

Committed to Equal Opportunities

Purpose of the Job
- The post-holder will be a core member of the research team supporting the Wales Collaborative for Learning Design (WCLD) project.- The post-holder will support the development and administration of the ‘learning labs’ and evaluation efforts.Main

**Responsibilities**:

- Plan ethics and data collection to support the evaluation of the WCLD deliverables.- Support the development of training resources and activities focusing on technology/learning design.- Conduct a review of the literature review and support dissemination efforts (e.g. writing for publication).- Play an integral part in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.- To provide support to the research team in the gathering and analysis of data. This could include; participating in data collection or sampling / computer data entry / taking part in scientific literature searches / gathering data and information from focus groups / assist in the design and implementation of research / assisting in the statistical analyses of data.- To work as part of the research team in delivering research outcomes. This could include: contributing towards the creation of reports and publication in research journals / helping in the preparation of materials for presentation to conferences / supporting the research team in the presentation of research outcomes to internal and external stakeholders as part of knowledge transfer / taking part in the organisation of events and seminars to disseminate information.- To assist and support in the administration of the research project. This might include; arranging research related meetings / circulating information / collecting and completing research related timesheets.- To assist and support in the monitoring of financial controls associated with the research project. This might include; monitoring and gathering invoices for payment / taking part in research team discussions relating to budgets / entering data and preparing reports in order to monitor research project finance / assist in the preparation and proposals for research funding.Other

**Responsibilities**:

- The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.- The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.- The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/her self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.- The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.Person Specification

**Qualifications**:
EssentialExperience/Knowledge

Essential
- Previous research experience.- Previous experience designing and conducting applied research in schools.- The ability to undertake qualitative data collection and analysis.Desirable
- Experience of delivering conference presentations and/or delivering stakeholder training or dissemination sessions.Skills/Abilities

Essential
- Demonstrate good analytical skills, ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data and present results appropriately.- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.- Experience working with a variety of individuals utilising effective interpersonal skills.- Demonstrate good computer skills, including MS Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.Desirable
- Demonstrate good skills in SPSS or similar statistical analysis software.Other

EssentialDesirable
- The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role.General

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