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Designing and evaluating a novel board game to improve early numerical skills
Fixed term from 1 November 2021 - 30 October 2022
An enthusiastic research assistant is sought to work with Dr Francesco Sella and Prof Tim Jay on a project funded by the Nuffield Foundation. The aim of the project is to design and subsequently evaluate the efficacy of a number game in improving numerical skills in primary school children.
The successful applicant will be involved in the design of the game, and will be responsible for recruiting participants, data collection and initial analysis. In addition, they will have the opportunity to contribute to interpretation and write-up of the research.
For more details on this role please follow this link.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Francesco Sella by email at f.sella@lboro.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is 27/08/2021. We anticipate that interviews will be held on 06/09/2021.