Research Associate (Fixed Term)

The University

The Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge wishes to appoint a Research Associate to work on a research project entitled: "Operationalising NeuroDiversity in the Classroom (Op-END)". This post offers a rare opportunity to get involved in a project looking to better understand the experience and classroom based practice that children experience in schools.

The research assistant is a full time position, starting as soon as possible for 18 months in the first instance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements The role will require independent work which would suit a postdoctoral academic. 

About the Role

Professor Jenny Gibson and Assistant Professor William Farr are looking for a Research Assistant to provide support for "Operationalising NeuroDiversity in the Classroom (Op-END) who will identify literature and carrying out a scoping review on classroom-based interventions in 8-11-year-olds for neurodivergent learners. The research assistant will also provide support with the running of focus groups of classroom practitioners and Special Educational Needs co-ordinators, and also provide support for National dissemination workshops of findings. 

Benefits 

You can expect to receive.

• A competitive salary with automatic service-related progression and annual cost of living increases
• A generous annual leave allowance of 41 days per year (including bank holidays)
• Access to a hybrid pension scheme with attractive employer contributions 
• Access to a range of shopping and travel discounts through the Cambens scheme.

For full details of criteria for appointment and duties of the post please see the **Further Particulars** for the post.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance. 

Informal enquiries can be addressed to Assistant Professor William Farr (wjf33@cam.ac.uk).

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. If you have any questions about the application process please contact the Faculty of Education HR team (recruitment@educ.cam.ac.uk)

Please can you upload a letter of application indicating how you meet the person specification and would contribute to the responsibilities of the post.

Please quote reference JR43566 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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