Research Associate - Children Sport Participation and Physical Activity Study (0.6 FTE)

Job Title: Research Associate – Children Sport Participation and Physical Activity Study 2027 (CSPPA 2027)
Department: School of Sport & Exercise Science
Campus: Belfast
Salary: Pro rata to £33,680 - £41,908 per annum
Fixed-term until 30th September 2027 / Part-Time (0.6FTE)
Closing Date: 5th November 2026
Reference Number: 044166

- ABOUT US -

We are a University with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The Children’s Sport Participation and Physical Activity Study 2027 (CSPPA 2027) is an All-Island population research project that follows on from CSPPA in 2022, 2018 and 2010.  CSPPA is a comprehensive all-island research project tracking how children and young people aged 10 to 19 engage in sport, physical education (PE), active travel, and physical activity across the island of Ireland. CSPPA is a multi-centre study, undertaken by Ulster University, University of Limerick, Dublin City University and University College Cork.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to an all-island research project that aims to monitor and improve physical activity in children and adolescents. The successful candidate will play a central role in the recruitment of schools and data collection within Northern Ireland.

Working closely with academic researchers and schools, the Research Associate will undertake participant recruitment, data collection, data management, and communication with partner organisations. They will also contribute to qualitative interviews and support data analysis under supervision.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in physical activity, public health, physical education and school-based research to gain practical experience.

- ABOUT YOU -
          
- PhD completed or near completion (thesis submitted) in Physical Education, Education, Sport, Physical Activity, Health, or a closely related discipline.
- PGCE, PGDE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Experience in collecting physical activity, survey or physical health data from children aged 10-18.

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The School of Sport & Exercise Science holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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