Research Associate

1 day ago

University of York, United Kingdom University of York Full time

**Research Associate**

Geographies of exclusion and inclusion: A comparative investigation of families’ abilities to provide emotional support to young people

**Department**

This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced and supportive research team in the Department of Social Policy and Social Work at the University of York. We are looking for a skilled Research Associate to work on a study funded by a high-profile research funding organisation looking at a comparative investigation of families’ abilities to provide emotional support to young people(aged 16-25) in Scarborough and York communities. The research evidence produced from this research will enhance understanding of the long-standing issues that can affect the outcomes and future life chances of young people, and will make a significant contribution towards the development of local policies and strategies, especially those aimed at tackling stubborn problems, such as widening inequalities in health amongst young people. The post will be located within the School for Business and Society at the University of York. You will be line-managed by Dr Aniela Wenham and Dr Antonios Roumpakis.

**Role**

This role will primarily focus on organising and conducting semi-structured, in-depth interviews with young people as well as focus groups with key informants from a range of agencies that support young people in each locality. The Research Associate will also be responsible for the ongoing analysis of emergent findings from this research project. The Research Associate will also assist Principal Investigators (Dr Antonios Roumpakis and Dr Aniela Wenham) in facilitating co-produced events, undertaking a literature review, preparing research outputs for publication, and disseminating research findings to local and national audiences. The post will involve working in partnership with local authority, voluntary and community stakeholders.

**Skills, Experience & Qualification needed**

You should have a PhD in Social Policy or equivalent experience. You will have experience in working with young people and demonstrate willingness to establish relationships with them. You will also have knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies including experience in conducting interview and focus groups. You will have experience of carrying out both independent and collaborative research, experience of writing up research work for publications, and presenting and publishing research findings for a variety of audiences. It is essential that you will be able and willing to travel to travel to the research locations (Scarborough and York) and also occasionally travel to other locations for the purposes of project meetings and disseminations events.

This role is available on a fixed term basis for 14 months.

**Interview date**:to be confirmed.

**For informal enquiries**:please contact Dr Aniela Wenham

**Condition of employment**:
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