At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct research on children's social care and parental alcohol use, including literature reviews and data analysis.
- Company: Join Cardiff University's innovative School of Social Sciences and make a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy 45 days annual leave, blended working, and annual pay increments.
- Other info: Flexible working options available in a vibrant academic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful research that shapes children's social care policies.
- Qualifications: Ideal for those with research skills and a passion for social issues.
The predicted salary is between 36636 - 36636 £ per year.
Cardiff University School of Social Sciences is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant to work within the Children's Social Care Research and Development Centre (CASCADE), a research centre located within the School. This role will contribute to research within the field of children’s social care and parental alcohol use.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting a rapid literature review
- Preparing and analysing administrative data sets housed within the SAIL Databank
- Performing administrative tasks
Employment type: part‑time, 60 % (21 hours per week); fixed‑term from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027.
Salary: £33,951 – £36,636 per annum, pro‑rata (Grade 5), with annual increments up to the top of the grade.
Reporting to: Professor Donald Forrester, CASCADE Centre Director.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Donald Forrester (D@cardiff.ac.uk, Tel +44 29206 88724).
Benefits:
- 45 days annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time workers, including bank holidays)
- Blended working – ability to work from home part of the time
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme and other travel initiatives
- Annual pay increments up the pay scale
- Living Wage supporter
From 1 August 2026 the School of Social Sciences and the School of Geography and Planning will merge to create the new School of Social and Spatial Sciences.
Closing date: 27 July 2026. Application Internal applicants only. External applications are currently not being considered.
Equality and Diversity: Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under‑represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, ethnic minority or those with disabilities. Flexible working or job share arrangements may be considered.
Research Assessment: Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). In hiring and promotion, applicants will be evaluated by the quality of their research, not publication metrics.
Internal Applicants Only - Research Assistant, CASCADE in Cardiff employer: Cardiff University
Cardiff University is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the realm of international research. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, staff are encouraged to grow their careers while contributing to impactful global partnerships. Located in the vibrant city of Cardiff, employees benefit from a rich cultural scene and a supportive community, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
