Research Associate - Project Learning Lab

Wrexham University is a forward-thinking and student-focused institution that places great emphasis on its quality of learning and teaching and the student experience. We are a vibrant and diverse university located in Wrexham, North East Wales. Our strategic vision sets an ambitious agenda for our future success and growth, which focuses on the delivery of excellence in learning and teaching underpinned by research.      

The Education department at Wrexham University has a very successful research culture and strategy and is seeking to appoint a fixed-term Research Associate to support a specific research project funded by the Welsh Government. The project aims to exploit the synergy between Welsh Government projects and initiatives in digital learning design by using research and practice expertise alongside expert advice from international partners. Furthermore, it underpins and aligns to curriculum and wider education system-level reforms currently taking place in Wales. The aim is to help move educators in the transition from knowledge and understanding about what is, towards what could be. During 2024-25 activity will focus on continuing to provide opportunities for practitioners to develop their understanding through a series of learning labs delivered in person / hybrid.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Wales Collaborative for Learning Design (WCLD) research project for the Welsh Government.

The research associate will support the project by;

• Attendance at WCLD weekly project meetings via Teams.
• Contributions and attendance at virtual learning lab events.
• Provide guidance on current and future direction of the project.
• Work with schools to support their development and training around the use of 360 degree cameras, green screen technology and immersive technology.

In addition, the post holder will undertake data collection, liaising and networking with a wide range of people at different levels of authority to gain cooperation in recruiting research participants, accessing venues through interviews, accessing the use of computers. They will be responsible for using appropriate events and opportunities to network in the academic and wider community to raise the profile of the research and increase the potential impact of the findings.

This is an exciting time to join the Education Team at Wrexham University. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual with experience of immersive technology and research.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Sue Horder (Associate Dean: Academic Affairs) 

Wrexham University is a signatory to the Researcher Development Concordat and Research Integrity Concordat. The University is committed to the principles of these concordats and is dedicated to the development of researchers in all posts and upholding the highest standards of rigour and integrity in all aspects of research.

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Wrexham University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates and will ensure applicants will not be discriminated against due to their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The University will make all efforts to meet your access requirements, please contact our Human Resources Team as soon as possible to discuss any adjustments you may need.  

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Closing Date: Sunday 13 October 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 24 October 2024

Welsh Language Skills: Welsh language skills need to be learnt when appointed to the post

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