Research Assistant

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An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Faculty of Health within Peninsula Dental School for a Research Assistant to support research in the Simulated Dental Learning Environment, which is our state of the arts phantom head suite where students learn the clinical skills needed to practice Dentistry. Digital Dentistry is integral to our teaching and assessment and you will be part of a small team evaluating the use of 3-D printed teeth in this setting. You will be making a difference to the training of future dentists and dental therapists. You will be using quantitative and qualitative research methods to investigate the impact of using 3-D teeth in this environment. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. You will ideally have experience of carrying out research and will be able to work independently and as part of a team. You will have an analytical and enquiring approach to research but do not need experience of working within Dentistry or of 3-D printing. You will have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail. The Simulated Dental Learning Environment (SDLE) is Peninsula Dental School’s state of the arts simulated skills department in which undergraduate Dentistry and Dental Therapy programmes, as well as post-graduate students, learn. The SDLE technical team support the delivery of all the teaching and assessment. There are 3 SDLE sites across the Devon and Cornwall and you will be working in the one in Plymouth, situated on the main campus of the University of Plymouth. You will be working alongside students, supervisors and the technical team. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Cathy Coelho by email **** or tele****. This role will require a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check. This is a part-time position working 29.6 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for a period of 12 weeks due to funding. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. Interviews are likely to take place week on Tuesday 12th April 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia. Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. Job Description Additional Faculty Information
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£31,406 - £34,304 pro rata per annum - Grade 6
Package:
Part-Time, Fixed-Term
Contractual hours:
29.6
Basis:
PT Temporary Parttime All Year ]]>
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Faculty of Health within Peninsula Dental School for a Research Assistant to support research in the Simulated Dental Learning Environment, which is our state of the arts phantom head suite where students learn the clinical skills needed to practice Dentistry. Digital Dentistry is integral to our teaching and
assessment and you will be part of a small team evaluating the use of 3-D printed teeth in this setting. You will be making a difference to the training of future dentists and dental therapists. You will be using quantitative and qualitative research methods to investigate the impact of using 3-D teeth in this environment.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
You will ideally have experience of carrying out research and will be able to work independently and as part of a team. You will have an analytical and enquiring approach to research but do not need experience of working within Dentistry or of 3-D printing. You will have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail.
The Simulated Dental Learning Environment (SDLE) is Peninsula Dental School’s state of the arts simulated skills department in which undergraduate Dentistry and Dental Therapy programmes, as well as post-graduate students, learn. The SDLE technical team support the delivery of all the teaching and assessment. There are 3 SDLE sites across the Devon and Cornwall and you will be working in the one in Plymouth, situated on the main campus of the University of Plymouth. You will be working alongside students, supervisors and the technical team.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Cathy Coelho by email ****
or tele****.
This role will require a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This is a part-time position working 29.6 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for a period of 12 weeks due to funding.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
Interviews are likely to take place week on Tuesday 12th April 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .
The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
Job Description
Additional Faculty Information
A8501
£31,406 - £34,304 pro rata per annum - Grade 6
31406
31406
34304
Academic/Research
Sun, 3 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Part-Time, Fixed-Term
29.6
PT Temporary Parttime All Year
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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