Research Assistant (110933-1025)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Duration: Fixed-term contract for 24 months

Hours: 29.2 hours per week (0.8 FTE)

About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Rajnaara Chowdhury Akhtar (Associate Professor) at rajnaara.akhtar.1@warwick.ac.uk.

We are looking for a highly motivated and adaptable Research Fellow to support this ground-breaking project.

They will ideally be someone with a socio-legal background, have experience working as a Researcher on grant funded projects, experience conducting empirical research with child or young adult participants, with knowledge of private child law and/or family law in England and Wales. We are willing to consider other candidates from the broader Social Sciences if they have the requisite empirical research experience.

Background Checks

• This role will require a standard DBS check.

Working Arrangements

• This is a hybrid role. Most day-to-day work can take place remotely, although some team meetings, research interviews and occasional meetings with the Advisory group will be required to be in person. Office space will be available at the University of Warwick.

About You

The candidate will join a research team who enjoy working together in a collegiate, supportive, and developmental environment. The candidate will have the opportunity to present at meetings and conferences, and to contribute to journal articles and other research outputs.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 23:55 (GMT)

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button. 

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