Senior Research Associate in Social Policy

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

We are seeking a senior research associate to work on a study funded by the Nuffield Foundation, examining family change, well-being, and social policy. The role involves analysing secondary data sources to assess how family structure influences adult and child wellbeing.

The project aims to understand the complexity of children's family lives, focusing on how changing family structure interacts with social welfare and child maintenance systems. The successful candidate will join a small team of researchers at the University of Bristol, led by Professor Susan Harkness.

Key responsibilities:

  • Analysing secondary data sources to assess the impact of family structure on adult and child wellbeing
  • Understanding how changing family structure interacts with social welfare and child maintenance systems
  • Collaborating with a small team of researchers to achieve project goals

Requirements:

  • PhD in a relevant field, such as social policy or sociology
  • Experience in data analysis and research methodology
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

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