{"id":306,"date":"2026-07-09T16:06:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.stem.open.ac.uk\/knowledge-media-institute\/?page_id=306"},"modified":"2026-07-09T16:06:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:06:38","slug":"13099-research-assistant-associate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.stem.open.ac.uk\/knowledge-media-institute\/13099-research-assistant-associate\/","title":{"rendered":"13099 &#8211; Research Assistant \/ Associate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Knowledge Media Institute (KMi)<br>\u00a329,301 &#8211; \u00a338,183, Ref: 13099<br>Based in Milton Keynes<br>Temporary contract until 31st December 2019<\/strong><br><strong>Application closed on: Thursday 05 January 2017<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Knowledge Media Institute (KMi) is looking for a Research Assistant or a Research Associate (depending on qualification), to work on an EU funded project \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Up2U.<br><br>The project will be focusing on the context of secondary schools, often referred to as high schools, which provide secondary education between the ages of 11 and 19 depending on the country, after primary school and before higher education.<br><br>The learning context from the perspective of the students is the intersection of formal and informal spaces, a dynamic hybrid learning environment where synchronous activities meet in both virtual and real dimensions. For this, we propose to develop an innovative Up to University (Up2U) ecosystem \u00e2\u20ac\u201c based on proven experiences in higher education and big research \u00e2\u20ac\u201c that facilitates open, more effective and efficient co-design, co-creation, and use of digital content, tools and services adapted for personalized learning and teaching of high school students preparing for university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To apply, please fill the application form below and also include a Covering Letter (a maximum of 2,500 words) and CV<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kmi.open.ac.uk\/jobs\/archive\/Application-For-Employment-Short-Version-HRF039.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/kmi.open.ac.uk\/jobs\/archive\/Application-For-Employment-Short-Version-HRF039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the Application for Employment Form (Short Version)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kmi.open.ac.uk\/jobs\/archive\/Application-for-Employment-Form-Accessible-Short_Version_HRF038.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/kmi.open.ac.uk\/jobs\/archive\/Application-for-Employment-Form-Accessible-Short_Version_HRF038.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the Application for Employment (Accessible\/Short Version)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then email it to <a href=\"mailto:resourcing-hub@open.ac.uk\">resourcing-hub@open.ac.uk<\/a> quoting the job reference number <strong>&#8216;.13099.&#8217;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kmi.open.ac.uk\/jobs\/further-particulars\/Ref13099_Job-Related-Info_Up2U.pdf\"><\/a> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kmi.open.ac.uk\/jobs\/further-particulars\/Ref13099_Job-Related-Info_Up2U.pdf\">Download Job Related Information for Ref: 13099<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Assistant by email <a href=\"mailto:resourcing-hub@open.ac.uk\">resourcing-hub@open.ac.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further details on The Open University&#8217;s employment conditions can be found at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www3.open.ac.uk\/employment\/benefits.asp\">http:\/\/www3.open.ac.uk\/employment\/benefits.asp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.stem.open.ac.uk\/knowledge-media-institute\/job-vacancy-archive\/\">Back to archive list<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowledge Media Institute (KMi)\u00a329,301 &#8211; \u00a338,183, Ref: 13099Based in Milton KeynesTemporary contract until 31st December 2019Application closed on: Thursday 05 January 2017. 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