Data Literacy Knowledge Sharing Communities (Intern)

Grade UE05: £24,285 - £27,929 per annum pro rata (£13.31 - £15.30 per hour)

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences / Moray House School of Education and Sport

Part-time: 6 hours per week

Fixed-term: starting immediately for 3 months

We are looking for a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh who can assist with qualitative data collection and analysis for the Data Education in Schools project over a three month period for up to 6 hours a week.

The Opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a student with data collection and analysis skills to apply them in a funded project, working alongside experienced academics on the Data Education in Schools project. You’ll be part of a vibrant, friendly team that regularly works in schools with learners and teachers.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive and enthusiastic approach.

• Impressive qualitative research skills – both in data collection and analysis.

• Strong organisational skills with the flexibility to work with busy teachers.

• Willingness to learn about data literacy and the local school system.

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Key Information for Applicants:

When submitting your application, please include a CV and Covering Letter to explain why you are a good fit for the role.

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

You can expect to take part in regular team meetings and other activities, join our knowledge-sharing community of teachers, and gain informal advice and insight into academic practices and careers.

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme , staff discounts, family friendly initiatives , flexible working and much more. Access our staff benefits page for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Interviews will be held 2 weeks after closing date.

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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.