Research Assistant

About The Role

This is a part-time (17.5 hours per week) fixed term position for 7-months

The Moves-UP team are passionate about helping children develop their movement skills allowing them to thrive through childhood. The Moves-UP project uses wearable sensors and motion capture technology to measure the quality of children’s movement and identify those with movement difficulties. Thirty per cent of children with additional learning needs suffer from poor movement quality thus accurate and effective identification and diagnosis of conditions such as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) are paramount. Moves-UP is a collaborative effort involving health practitioners, schools, and parents working together to enhance support for children. We are seeking a Research Assistant for the Moves-UP project. The role involves working with children, their parents, teachers, and health practitioners to maximize the impact of the project. The Moves-UP team are seeking a knowledgeable and committed professional with expertise in child motor development, Additional Learning Needs (ALN) support, skills in translational research, stakeholder engagement, and co-design of materials and resources for health or education interventions.

To thrive in this role, the Research Assistant should be adept at fostering collaborative relationships across various stakeholders, including academic researchers, clinicians, and educational professionals. Excellent communication skills are essential, as the role requires the dissemination of research findings to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to improving outcomes for children with movement difficulties are key attributes for this position. We invite applications from motivated individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the field of child motor development and who can contribute to the successful implementation and scaling of the Moves-UP project.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed. 

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