About this role
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.
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).
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: The funds for this post are available until 1 September 2029 in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with children's barred list).
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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.
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