Research Fellow

About the Role

To be an active member of the School of Social Sciences Education and Social Work (SSESW) and the Centre for Evidence Based Youth Services, with a focus on developing novel participatory methods for engaging children and young people.

About the Person

The successful candidate mut have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• An upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) or a Masters degree in Criminology or Social Science.
• Have or be about to obtain* a PhD in a relevant subject (*must be obtained within 3 months of commencement of employment).
• Notable experience of working in partnership with statutory agencies (e.g., police, probation, education) OR communities within a research environment.
• Research experience working on a project that relates to youth violence, community violence, conflict and/or paramilitarism.
• Significant, relevant research experience in inquiry with individuals with complex needs and/or with communities.
• Experience in participatory and qualitative research designs and the analyses of qualitative data.
• Experience of communicating research to variety of audiences including the general public.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Fixed-term contract (11 months or until 31 May 2027, whichever is soonest). Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

To view more information and to make an application please visit our website.

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