ACAD108412

University of Bristol; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a motivated Research Associate for a project enhancing veterinary education globally. This role involves supporting research activities, coordinating project tasks, and conducting literature reviews, with the flexibility to work remotely. Candidates should be enthusiastic about veterinary education and keen to develop skills in a collaborative international team. Join us in advancing veterinary medical education worldwide.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about contributing to veterinary education.
• Interest in educational research and skills development.
• Ability to collaborate in an international team.

Responsibilities

• Support research project activities under supervision.
• Coordinate tasks and manage project timeline.
• Write and present information on project progress.
• Manage organization and administration of the project.
• Conduct desktop research and participate in meetings.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated person for a Research Associate role on a project being led by members of Bristol Veterinary School (BVS) Veterinary Education Research group, collaborating with an international team on behalf of the Council on Veterinary Medical Education (CIVME). This position is funded by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) for a research project entitled “Review of the CIVME educational research grants program”. The CIVME educational research grant program has been running for about 10 years. It is timely to conduct a research study to identify topics that such veterinary educational research projects could address to enhance veterinary medical education worldwide and identify barriers to, and support required for submission of grant applications. The successful candidate will be involved in and contribute to all aspects of the project including conducting a literature review, co‑designing and building an online survey, conducting online interviews, data analysis, co‑production of outputs including reports, peer‑reviewed journal publication and conference abstract(s). The role will also involve working with the project team to manage the project timeline including organising and attending online meetings with the project team. The work can be done entirely remotely / at home, and can be flexible e.g. hours spread out during the week. It does not require 1 full (7 hour) or specific day every week.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of research project activities under close supervision and mentorship of BVS research team members, including researching data collection and analysis.
• Coordinating own work, dealing with problems as they arrive, escalating non‑standard queries/issues to Line Manager/Supervisor.
• Collating, writing up, reporting and presenting information on progress and outcomes.
• Undertaking relevant organisation/administration associated with the research project.
• Undertaking a range of project tasks as instructed and advised by Line Manager/Supervisor, e.g. desktop research, online meetings.

Qualifications / Requirements

You should apply if you are enthusiastic about contributing to the future advancement of veterinary education worldwide, are interested in undertaking an educational research project and building your skills under the supervision and mentorship of experienced educational researchers, and are keen to be an active member of an international team committed to enhancing and promoting collaboration in veterinary medical education worldwide.