Research Assistant

Working with the Department of Computer Science, the successful candidate will help the iPrepwell team to identify a plan for enhancing the iPrepwell platform’s usability and technology, needed for large-scale implementation.

Responsibilities:

• To understand and convey information which needs careful explanation to the team or group of people through presentations, discussions and meetings which contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
• To write up results of research work, present information on research progress and outcomes to bodies supervising research in a clear and accurate manner.
• To analyse or undertake basic research by deciding how best to apply existing methodology according to overall context and objectives.
• To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.
• To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.
• To contribute to the planning of research projects.
• To assist in contributing to support student projects on the use of research methods and equipment.
• To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.
• To engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.
• To engage in continuing professional development by attending relevant training and development courses.
• Understanding architecture and design of iPrepWell platform (IT infrastructure)
• Review and understand findings from data analysis (performed by RA1)
• Identify technical limitations of platform and propose potential solutions (options) and possible enhancements e.g. additional features, modifications,
• Produce a prototype (e.g., UI design, paper design) to address identified problems
• Evaluate the prototype with participants (workshops and surveys as appropriate)

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