Research Assistant (Fixed Term, Part Time)

Location: University Park

Research conducted by Dr Lauren Hall and Dr Hannah Wilkinson, titled ‘Ex-Military Status and Custodial Sentencing Outcomes’ will investigate how ex-military status influences custodial sentencing outcomes and desistance prospects in England and Wales. Funded by the Forces in Mind Trust and in collaboration with Care After Combat (CAC) the project aims to:

• Explore veterans’ experiences of sentencing and post-sentencing processes. 
• Examine legal guidance provided to veterans. 
• Inform future legal practice and support service design for justice-involved veterans. 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support key aspects of this project, particularly the ethics application process and data collection activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator and project partners to ensure smooth and ethical completion of the research.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 (30) days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be 21.75 hours per week.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Please contact Dr Lauren Hall (lauren.hall@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further details:

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