Details
1113721
City St Georges University of London
22/06/2026
3 Months
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 9am to 5pm
Smart Casual
Pay
£21.31
£2.57
Description
Role
Research Interns will support two projects (Dara and MARS) by assisting with data processing and transcription analysis, and contributing to research activities.
Duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Interns will be based within two research teams; The Dara project and the MARS project. They will be part of the research team, joining regular meeting to experience how research projects are managed. They work in a pair and receive training and support for tasks.
The Dara project is investigating the accessibility of data visualizations to people living with language disability. It is a multi-disciplinary team working across the School of Health and Medical Sciences and the School of Science and Technology. The interns’ main responsibility will be to follow a protocol to process data from session videos to be analysis ready.
The MARS project is investigating the accuracy, reliability and efficiency of a new discourse analysis app for use with people with aphasia. The inters’ main responsibility will be to follow a protocol to gather data on accuracy of transcription, comparing the automatic speech recognition software with human transcription.
Interns will also be responsible for:
• Entering and organise data collected from sessions using secure platforms.• Assisting with the preparation of public-facing materials, such as project newsletters, blog posts, or infographics based on project team guidance.• Supporting meeting logistics (e.g. minute taking, sending agendas).• Attending internal team meetings to take notes and provide admin support.• Developing a better understanding of research processes and the various career pathways available.
Benefits:
• Gain hands-on experience in a supportive research environment.• Work with a team of researchers at different stages of their career (early career researcher/senior researcher/professor).• Opportunities for professional growth and development.• Flexible working hours to accommodate your academic schedule.
Skills and experience
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Currently enrolled in a pre-registration speech and language therapy programme (BSc 1/3 or 2/3; MSc 1/2).
- Have enthusiasm for working in research.
- Able to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Committed to ongoing learning and development.
Additionally, City St Georges is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. One internship place will be given to applicants from a background currently underrepresented in research (widening participation). This includes students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, those with disabilities, and ethnic minority students. The goal is to create a more equitable and diverse workforce and address systemic barriers to accessing and succeeding in research careers. Please indicate in your personal statement if you come from a Widening Participation background.
Location
1 Myddelton Street, EC1R 1UB
Additional information
Start Date: 22/06/26
End Date: 30/09/26
This advert will expire at 23:59 on 16/06/26.
Disclaimer: this advert may end earlier if we receive sufficient applications before the deadline. If you wish to apply for this role, please apply sooner rather than later.
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