We have an exciting opportunity available for a proactive and enthusiastic Teaching and Learning Specialist to support STPs scientists in designing and delivering content for face-to-face, online and blended internal technical training. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary starting from £50,700, subject to skills and experience, with benefits.
The Crick’s mission is discovery without boundaries; we don’t limit the direction our research takes. We want to understand more about how living things work to help improve treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of human disease, and generate economic opportunities for the UK. Much of our research is both data- and compute-intensive and relies on advanced Scientific Computing systems, services, and skills.
The Teaching and Learning Specialist role:
The Crick is currently seeking a proactive and enthusiastic individual to support STPs scientists in designing and delivering content for face-to-face, online and blended internal technical training. This training will be used by Crick students, staff, and partners, to develop and refine their theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in areas such advanced cell culture (including stem cells and organoids), microscopy, flow cytometry, genome editing and omics approaches.
In addition to content, the postholder will support the development of high-quality learning materials in a range of formats, from short videos, interactive exercises, quizzes, online assessments and discussions forums, aimed to support successful remote and blended learning. The postholder will also support and train STPs scientists in the use of the Crick online learning platform, based on Moodle, and guide them in developing digital content that is engaging, fit for purpose and follows best practices in teaching and learning.
Responsibilities of our Teaching and Learning Specialist:
These include but are not limited to:

• Take a leading role in cross-functional teams between subject matter experts in the Science Technology Platforms and the Technical Training team for the end-to-end design of tailored technical training courses across the biomedical technologies available at the Crick.
  
• Develop high-quality content and materials for the technical training of Crick students and staff in a range of biomedical science and technology areas.
  
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and participate in the creation of technically excellent and engaging content that instructs participants in core concepts across biomedical technologies, with exceptional contributions in the area of your own expertise.
  
• Provide expert support and advice STP staff on the best teaching and learning methodologies and digital and blended learning tools, as well as the design, structure and delivery of effective content.
  
• Manage the implementation and adoption of our Moodle Learning Management Platform across the STPs to grow the Crick’s digital training presence for the provision of internal training.
  
• Support STP staff with the development, implementation and administration of the Moodle system for their platforms, providing bespoke support catering for the specific needs of each STP to promote a smooth and consistent user experience.
  
• Develop key training approaches and methods to instruct STP scientists in the full utilisation of the online learning platform and support them in the creation of online or blended learning materials.
  Skills and experience we are looking for in our Teaching and Learning Specialist:
  
• First degree in biomedical sciences or equivalent relevant subject area.
  
• MSc, PhD or appropriate professional qualification in relevant discipline
  
• Good understanding of adult learning principles and familiarity with different teaching methods and materials.
  
• Experience of teaching and training
  
• Experience in developing and delivering content for digital and blended learning in Higher Education.
  
• Significant experience with a virtual learning platform in Higher Education.
  
• Experience in developing interactive learning resources on complex subjects.
  
• Experience in reviewing and proofreading text for online content.
  
• Proven record in managing a Learning Management System, including uploading content in different formats, managing student registrations and queries, troubleshooting technical issues, track learning progress and generating report with key metrics.
  
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and a collaborative style of working to reach common goals and objectives.
  
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
  
• Proven record in efficiently collaborating with stakeholders at different levels.
  Closing date: 23rd January 2025
  If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Teaching and Learning Specialist, please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!
  All offers of employment are subject to successful security screening and continuous eligibility to work in the United Kingdom