Research Fellow to Deliver Behavioural Science Informed Peer Research Community Intervention Trials

Fixed term – 24 months

Full time, 37 hours (37 hours per role)

Closing date 01/06/25 2025 at 23:30

Here at Sheffield Hallam University We are seeking to recruit a Research Fellow to work with colleagues to set and deliver a series of community intervention trials as part of the Centre for Collaboration in Community Connectedness (C4). One of the first studies will be to understand the role of behavioural science in increasing community connectedness, and in particular through increasing community-based volunteering. The work will include insight gathering with peer researchers, intervention design and evaluation.  Where possible evaluations will incorporate a randomised control design.

The position requires strong teamwork and communication skills, reliability, attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to work independently under the supervision of project and line managers.

The role will include:

• Supporting the design of the study, including the intervention’s design, application and identifying appropriate sites for the research
• Liaison with external stakeholders to gain access to, and establish trials
• Reviewing prior and related studies
• Recruiting, training and working with peer researchers
• Undertaking the studies
• Analysing and writing up findings from the research, including descriptive and inferential statistics
• Contributing to writing for academic publication.

We offer an unparalleled opportunity to develop a cutting-edge academic career in applied and interdisciplinary social and economic research in an established Centre recognised for its world leading research of international significance and demonstrable policy impact. Alongside the delivery of community intervention trial activities for C4, you will be supported to enhance your own academic career. The support that you will receive will include, but is not limited to: time for the writing of academic outputs, allocated time for wider academic activities, access to a personal staff development budget and support via a mentor as well as your line manager.

We offer competitive conditions and reward within a vibrant and collegiate environment for academic career development. In return, you will help us to deepen and further the reach of our research and impact, bringing your own experiences and skills to complement our multidisciplinary team.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

For this job, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements.

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