Position Details
School or Department: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Computer Science
Location: The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham UK
Grade/Band: Grade 6
Hourly rate: £16.92 plus holiday entitlement
Casual contract from: 12/01/2025 - TBC
Advert closing date: Wednesday 31st December 2025, 23:59pm
Number of positions available: 1
Job Description
The Student Casual - Research Associate - Engineering & Physical Sciences - Grade 6 - 906879 role at the University of Birmingham is part of the College of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Computer Science department. This role supports research in the Human‑Computer Interaction field and is integral to the University’s commitment to diversity, innovation and inclusive excellence.
Background
We are looking for a research associate to contribute to a project that provides a structured analysis of temperature‑based interaction technology. The research associate will implement an interactive website that allows users to explore application scenarios and technologies related to temperature‑based interaction. The website will be a supplementary material for academic publications and the associate will be acknowledged in the associated publications. The contract is for three months, expected start date January 2025.
Requirements
* The applicant should have experience in developing an interactive website connected to a database.
* The applicant should have proficiency in front‑end and back‑end JavaScript, HTML, and databases.
* The applicant should be punctual and responsible for their work.
* The applicant should have good communication skills in English.
Role Summary
The Research Associate will be responsible for developing an interactive website that visualises the contents of a research database. The website will allow users to explore and navigate the data, including real‑time filtering and selection of categories. The role‑holder is expected to write clean, well‑documented code to support future development and maintenance, and will also contribute to the wider research project and participate in the UX and visual design of the interactive platform. By the end of the project, the expectation is to deliver a fully functional online website that enables interactive exploration of the database. The Research Associate must ensure confidentiality throughout and must not share any research content publicly prior to publication.
Main Duties
* Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews.
* Analyse research data as directed.
* Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters.
* Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods.
* Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research.
* Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
* Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research.
* Promote equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
Person Specification
* Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area.
* Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques.
* Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively.
* Ability to access and organise resources successfully.
* Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day‑to‑day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.
Contact
For any informal queries, please contact Hyunyoung Kim (H.Kim.4@bham.ac.uk).
Additional Information
The University of Birmingham restricts all students to working up to 20 hours per week during term time. If your application is successful and your course does not follow the usual academic term timetable (e.g. PGT, PGR or PhD student), you and your supervisor must formally agree vacation periods if this role exceeds 20 hours per week. In addition, if you are an international student you will be required to apply to the Registry for the appropriate authorised absence.
You are only eligible to apply to this role if you are a current University of Birmingham student. If you are not a University of Birmingham student your application will not be considered.
To work you will need to carry out a right‑to‑work check. These checks will need to be completed prior to work commencing.
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