Role
*Ringfenced to current LJMU BSc Forensic Science students and MSc Forensic Bioscience students only*
Students of forensic science are trained to understand technical and scientific competencies, but many still feel uncertain about how to operate as professionals within the culture of forensic work. This project responds to that need by working in partnership with students to explore how they understand and develop professional identity and communication skills throughout their studies. Together we will identify where students feel least confident and co-create authentic learning activities that allow them to practise professional communication in realistic contexts.
Duties and responsibilities
• Student consultation: Plan and facilitate focus groups or short interviews with peers to identify common challenges around professional communication and confidence.
• Co-design and development: Collaborate with the project lead to co-design authentic learning resources that strengthen professional communication and reflective practice.
• Testing and feedback: Help deliver pilot activities in selected modules or workshops, gather participant feedback, and support iterative refinement of materials.• Evaluation support: Assist in the collection and initial analysis of student reflections, surveys, and focus group data, contributing to the project’s internal evaluation report.
• Dissemination: Contribute to the creation of visual or written materials (e.g. summary slides, short videos, or infographics) for the Teaching and Learning Academy website and conference presentations.
Skills and experience
Student interns should have a genuine interest in forensic science and in exploring how professional identity and communication are developed within the discipline.
The role does not require prior research experience, but interns should demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to engage in reflective and collaborative work.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
• Effective collaboration and communication – confidence engaging with peers and staff, in person and online, and working constructively in partnership.
• Critical self-awareness – ability to draw on their own and peers’ experiences to shape meaningful learning activities.
• Organisation and reliability – ability to manage small project tasks, meet agreed deadlines, and work independently where required.
• Digital literacy – confidence in using standard university tools (e.g. Canvas, Teams, Word, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn basic digital design tools for resource creation (training can be provided).Desirable Knowledge and Skills
• Awareness of professional standards and communication expectations in forensic or scientific workplaces.
• Prior experience in group facilitation, or student representation roles.
• Interest in education, employability, or professional development as part of forensic practice.
Location
LJMU
Additional information
*Ringfenced to current LJMU BSc Forensic Science students and MSc Forensic Bioscience students only*
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 14th December 2025.
Interviews will be held week commencing 5th January 2026 - adjustments can be made for those with assessments.
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