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Research Assistant


University of Leeds


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Leeds | United Kingdom


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Are you an enthusiastic and talented early-career researcher with an interest in digital education and or medical education research? Do you have relevant experience in conducting or supporting research projects and undertaking research engagement activities? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading Universities and be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering real-world solutions?

As part of a research team at the Leeds Institute of Medical Education based at the School of Medicine, you will work in the capacity of a Research Assistant on the development and evaluation of various education and training projects. The role is to work on the research associated with evaluating these projects, in particular, you will work on diverse projects related but not limited to digital education delivery, ethics in digital education, pedagogical innovations and professional identity within medical education.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working closely with industry partners and funders on the delivery of medical education research with real-world impact.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the ability to consolidate and further develop their research and transferable skills. Each project will require different methods of evaluation so experience in mixed methods research is desirable. The ability to work alone or as part of a team is essential, as are strong organisational skills. Ideally, this previous experience would have been gained in an education or healthcare context.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Kelvin Gomez, Senior Research Fellow

Email: a.k.gomez @leeds.ac.uk

or

Professor Jennifer Hallam, Deputy Head of LIME

Email: j.l.hallam @ leeds.ac.uk Additional Information Working at Leeds We are a campus based community and regular interaction with campus is an expectation of all roles in line with academic and service needs and the requirements of the role. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. To find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Leeds area visit our Working at Leeds information page.

Our University As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students and staff from all walks of life. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Within the School of Medicine we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community; people who identify as LGBT+; and disabled people. Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability.

Information for disabled candidates Information for disabled candidates, impairments or health conditions, including requesting alternative formats, can be found on our Accessibility information page or by getting in touch with us at hr @leeds.ac.uk Criminal Records A criminal record check is not required for this position. However, all applicants will be required to declare if they have any ’unspent’ criminal offences, including those pending.

Any offer of appointment will be in accordance with our Criminal Records policy. You can find out more about required checks and declarations in our Criminal Records information page.

Location: Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service: Faculty of Medicine & Health
School/Institute: Leeds Institute of Medical Education (LIME)
Category: Research
Grade: Grade 6
Salary: £30,487 to £36,024 per annum
Working Time: 100% Full time Equivalent
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Ongoing
Release Date: Tuesday 20 February 2024
Closing Date: Tuesday 12 March 2024
Reference: MHIME1206

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