Teaching and Learning Specialist

Short summary

As an expert in content development and delivery, you will be responsible for turning complex information into digestible and accessible resources for digital and blended learning.  You will have a background in biomedical sciences, allowing you to digest the information provided by subject matter experts and to actively contribute to the development of the content. You will apply instructional design methodologies, student-led approaches (such as problem-based learning and flipped classroom) and adult learning principles to create content and courses that are engaging, interactive, and impactful. Additionally, you will use your experience and expertise with LMS platforms to maintain and further develop the Crick’s online learning platform, including uploading courses, solving technical issues, and training subject matter experts to drive full utilisation of the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in cross-functional teams between subject matter experts in the Science Technology Platforms and the Technical Training team for the end-to-end design of tailored technical training courses across the biomedical technologies available at the Crick.
• Develop high-quality content and materials for the technical training of Crick students and staff in a range of biomedical science and technology areas.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and participate in the creation of technically excellent and engaging content that instructs participants in core concepts across biomedical technologies, with exceptional contributions in the area of your own expertise.
• Provide expert support and advice STP staff on the best teaching and learning methodologies and digital and blended learning tools, as well as the design, structure and delivery of effective content.
• Manage the implementation and adoption of our Moodle Learning Management Platform across the STPs to grow the Crick’s digital training presence
• Support STP staff with the development, implementation and administration of the Moodle system for their platforms.

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical discovery institute dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Its work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections, and neurodegenerative diseases.

An independent organisation, its founding partners are the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK, Wellcome, UCL, Imperial College London and King’s College London.

The Crick was formed in 2015, and in 2016 it moved into a new state-of-the-art building in central London which brings together 1500 scientists and support staff working collaboratively across disciplines, making it the biggest biomedical research facility under in one building in Europe.

The Francis Crick Institute will be world-class with a strong national role. Its distinctive vision for excellence includes commitments to collaboration; developing emerging talent and exporting it the rest of the UK; public engagement; and helping turn discoveries into treatments as quickly as possible to improve lives and strengthen the economy.

• If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply via the 'Apply' button.
• The closing date for applications is 12/01/2025
• All offers of employment are subject to successful security screening and continuous eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

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