Research Associate

4 weeks ago


University of York, United Kingdom University of York Full time

**Department**:
We are seeking a part-time Research Associate (0.8FTE, 29.6 hours per week) to work on two projects evaluating speech, language and communication interventions implemented in early years settings: the Communication Friendly Settings (CFS) efficacy trial and the Communication Friendly Home-Based Settings (CFHBS) pilot study. Funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) the studies focus on continuing professional development (CPD) for Early Years Practitioners within private, voluntary and independent nurseries, school-based settings and home-based settings (i.e. childminders). Both programmes are being delivered by Elklan Training Ltd. as part of the Department for Education’s Early Years Recovery Programme. There may be additional opportunities to work on other EEF-funded studies within the team. The Department of Education at the University of York is a friendly, inclusive and dynamic environment with a strong and growing Early Career Researcher (ECR) community. The CFS efficacy trial is led by Dr Louise Tracey and the CFHBS pilot study is led by Dr Louise Tracey and Professor Claudine Bowyer-Crane (Co-PIs) The post is available from 1 July 2023, until 31 December 2024.

**Role**:
**Skills, Experience & Qualification needed**:

- PhD in psychology and/or education or equivalent experience
- Knowledge in evidence-based interventions to engage in high quality research
- Knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies
- Ability to work as part of a team and also to work independently using own initiative

**Interview date**: To be confirmed

**Condition of employment**:
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