Research Coordinator (Fixed Term)

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Research Coordinator to manage the SHELL study, assessing language and cognitive skills in young children. The role involves coordinating research assistants, liaising with teachers and school leaders, and managing data. This fixed-term position offers a salary range of £31,236-£35,608 and supports candidate applications from diverse backgrounds. Starting in March with a possibility for extension, this role is crucial for understanding the impact of early language skills in educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Organised and enthusiastic individual with strong communication skills.
• Experience in coordinating research projects and managing data.
• Ability to liaise with teachers and school leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organisation of the SHELL study project.
• Coordinate the research assistants during school visits.
• Manage incoming data from assessments and publicise results.

Job description

# Research Coordinator (Fixed Term)We are inviting applications for an enthusiastic and organised research coordinator to work on the Speech, Hearing and Early Language Learning (SHELL) Study organised by Dr Lizzie Buchanan-Worster and Dr Matt Davis.This project will administer computerised tests of hearing and speech listening to whole classrooms of 5-6 year old children (2400 children overall). Children will complete these assessments during engaging science education sessions, using tablets and headphones. We will also measure children's language and reading skills (e.g. their vocabulary knowledge) and other cognitive abilities (e.g. paying attention) and then follow these children over two school years to determine how hearing and spoken language skills relate to standardised classroom outcomes (e.g. phonics check scores).A key part of the role will be overseeing the organisation of the project, including liaising with teachers, school leaders and SENCOs and coordinating the team of research assistants to attend school visits. It will also involve assisting with management of the data coming in from school visits and publicising project results and other outcomes.**Fixed-term:** This role is available for 1 year in the first instance, with the candidate starting at the beginning of March, with the possibility for extension.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.Please quote reference **SU48272** on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£31,236-£35,608### ReferenceSU48272### Category### Date published12 December 2025### Closing date18 January 2026