Doctoral Researcher Evaluation of Effectiveness of Interventions with Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse

Rise Mutual CIC in conjunction with Loughborough University is inviting applications for three full-time fully funded doctoral positions. The aim of these doctoral projects is to develop novel approaches to evaluating the outcomes and effectiveness of DA interventions and/or explore approaches to intervention development.

The work will draw for cases on the current programmes offered by RISE Mutual to perpetrators of domestic abuse and seek to demonstrate their effectiveness to perpetrators, victims, clients and commissioners.

The scope explores three different dimensions of domestic abuse interventions focusing on outcomes rather than outputs, the exploration being underpinned by the development and application of cybernetic reasoning.

The three dimensions envisaged are:

1. Perpetrator evaluation methods and effectiveness
2. Culturally informed family interventions including LGBTQ+ relationships
3. Organisational Culture and Structure and responses to Domestic violence and abuse

ALL will undoubtedly evolve once started.

The studentships will be hosted in the Centre for Information Management, Loughborough University Business School in Loughborough while RISE is London based.

Two positions are available from January 2026 with the third commencing in October 2026, starting stipend is £20,780.

Minimum Qualifications & Background:

• A first-class or upper second-class undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., social sciences, psychology, criminology, organisational studies, data analytics);
• A master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field is highly desirable;
• Strong interest in evaluation methods, organisational culture, organisational performance;
• Demonstrable skills in research, data analysis;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across academic and practitioner settings;
• Awareness of but not necessarily expertise in addressing relationship based violence;
• Prior exposure to work with perpetrators and/or victims is desirable.

Why Apply?

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful social impact while building a strong academic reputation.

You will work at cutting-edge research and applied practice

Students will benefit from mentorship from leading academics and practitioners from RISE, access to real-world intervention data, and the chance to shape research that informs Government policy, improves lives, and advances knowledge in a growing and vital field.

For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact:  

Dr. John Beckford, Chair, RISE Evaluation Group, Industry Supervisor:

John.Beckford@BeckfordConsulting.com 07785 360249

Prof. Peter Kawalek, Academic Lead, Centre for Information Management

P.Kawalel@lboro.ac.uk 07787 531307

Please apply via the 'Apply' button (E: kaishia.welsh@risemutual.org).

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