Research Associate

1 month ago


York, York City, United Kingdom University of York Full time

Role Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a team of researchers working on a new, timely project investigating the impact of a new social security benefit - The Scottish Child Payment. The post will work closely with researchers at the University of York to conduct qualitative research with parents and carers in England and Scotland, drawing a comparison between experiences of those who do and do not receive the additional support.

Role

The main purpose of the role is to conduct qualitative research with parents and carers living on a low-income in Scotland and England. The postholder will be responsible for every aspect of the qualitative work and will have opportunities to take part in dissemination activities such as presenting at conferences and publishing the work in academic and other forums. They will take a leading role in the analysis and writing up of the data emerging from this project.

This is a fixed-term part-time position from September 2024 to October 2025.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed

  • First degree in Social Policy, Sociology or related subject
  • PhD in Social Policy or Sociology or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge and experience of qualitative research
  • Expertise in social security policy and practice, and a strong engagement with poverty theory,
  • Effective communication skills - both orally and in writing
  • Confident, pro-active approach to work, and readiness to develop innovative strategies to recruiting new participants

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Kate Andersen at

Condition of employment

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.

Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

£36,024 to £38,205 a year, reduced pro-rata for part-time working


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