Mapping Black London Undergraduate Research Assistant
Mapping Black London Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
Northeastern University London wishes to appoint an undergraduate Research Assistant to join the multiyear public digital humanities research project Mapping Black London (mappingblacklondon). The appointee will support outreach work between the Mapping Black London project team and schools in the London area with a focus on developing curriculum materials. Begun in 2019 and supported by multiple internal and external research funding Mapping Black Londons goal is use digital tools to recentre and recover the Black presence in the city across several centuries. It is led by CoPrinciple Investigators Professors Nicole N. Aljoe (CSSH) and Olly Ayers (London) and currently has four PhD students two undergraduate Research Assistants and a fulltime Project Manager among a team spread across the Boston and London campuses. Mapping Black London places community outreach and impact at the core of its mission alongside the production of novel research. The new undergraduate Research Assistant will support the team as they deploy the projects innovative digital placebased and experiential approach to Black history in local schools. Students of any disciplinary background are eligible to apply (please see person specification below).
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the team in the design of curriculum materials (schemes of work lesson plans workshops and other activities) tailored to specific requirements of different subjects and National Curriculum Key Stages
Liaise with external partners to ensure the successful rollout and uptake of new curriculum components including both schools and other nonprofit organizations
Help gather evidence of the projects impact and engagement activities
Support other engagement activities of the project as needed for example event organization stakeholder engagement and publicity
Person specification criteria
To undertake this role the following should apply should you not have the experience below please highlight where transferrable skills would assist with you undertaking the role.
A demonstrable enthusiasm for the aims and objectives of the Mapping Black London project
A willingness to work collaboratively across a multigenerational and transatlantic team of researchers
Outstanding organizational skills including time management event planning and use of online communication tools
Experience of working with young adults and/or digital humanities research tools is desirable but not essential
Additional Information
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Principle Investigator Professor Olly Ayers . However all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page and a full curriculum vitae.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Interviews are expected to commence w/c 21st April.
Job sponsorship: We are not able to offer a visa sponsorship for this role.
Position Type
StudentSalary Range
Additional Information
About the University
Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern Universitys global campus network.
Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking encourage interdisciplinary study and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.
Inspired by excellence infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion at NU London being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators builders and thinkers.NU London is growing quickly offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1500 students our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.
Choose NU London
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us and our offerings encompass:
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
Support with private medical insurance.
Eye test reimbursement.
Cycle Scheme vouchers.
24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to . However all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Applications should be made viaby 23:59 on
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.
For staffs own wellbeing for part time roles the expectation is if you have multiple roles they should not exceed full time 37.5 hours per week) and for full time roles the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Employment Type
Part-Time
