Research Associate

2 months ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Full time

Vacancy terms: Full-time, fixed term contract from 06 January 2025 to 05 July 2027

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

In this role you will work as part of a project commissioned by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) entitled 'Catalyst for Change: Transforming Responses to Harassment in Higher Education'. You will work collaboratively and independently as part of a research team to achieve defined milestones and to produce high quality research which generates new, co-produced knowledge about students' experiences of harassment in all its forms across a diverse range of higher education institutions within England.

Your role will enable you to apply your quantitative research skills and expertise in fulfilment of the project's strategic objectives, taking responsibility for key elements of the research design including reviewing existing policies across the sector, designing and distributing a survey of students, and analysing data. You will also play a pivotal role in shaping sector-wide change by contributing to written and visual outputs, liaising with policy audiences and disseminating findings at relevant conferences and events.

About you

With a PhD in the Social Sciences or the equivalent professional qualification and experience, you will be able to evidence contributions to peer-reviewed journal papers or equivalent. Experience of quantitative methods and analytical techniques in research are key, alongside experience of sensitive subject areas and/or with seldom heard communities. Great communication skills are key, using these to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Neil Chakraborti on

We anticipate that interviews will take place during week commencing 16 September 2024.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 18 August 2024

£38,205 to £44,263 per annum. Grade 7


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