Research Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | Swansea, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Swansea University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SU00999 |
Summary
This is a 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.
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.