Research Coordinator (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected educational institution in Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic and organised research coordinator for the SHELL Study. The successful candidate will oversee project organisation, liaise with teachers and school leaders, and coordinate a team of research assistants. The role involves administering tests to 5-6-year-old children, assessing their language and cognitive skills. This fixed-term position is for one year, starting in March, with a possibility of extension. Candidates are encouraged to apply online, quoting reference SU48272.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organisation of the project, liaising with teachers and coordinating research assistants.
• Assist with managing data from school visits and publicising project results.

Job description

Overview

We are inviting applications for an enthusiastic and organised research coordinator to work on the Speech, Hearing and Early Language Learning (SHELL) Study organised by Dr Lizzie Buchanan-Worster and Dr Matt Davis.

Project Scope

This project will administer computerised tests of hearing and speech listening to whole classrooms of 5‑6 year old children (2400 children overall). Children will complete these assessments during engaging science education sessions, using tablets and headphones. We will also measure children’s language and reading skills (e.g. their vocabulary knowledge) and other cognitive abilities (e.g. paying attention) and then follow these children over two school years to determine how hearing and spoken language skills relate to standardised classroom outcomes (e.g. phonics check scores).

Key Responsibilities

A key part of the role will be overseeing the organisation of the project, including liaising with teachers, school leaders and SENCOs and coordinating the team of research assistants to attend school visits. It will also involve assisting with management of the data coming in from school visits and publicising project results and other outcomes.

Fixed‑term

Fixed‑term: This role is available for 1 year in the first instance, with the candidate starting at the beginning of March, with the possibility for extension.

Application Instructions

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference SU48272 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Equality and Inclusion

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