Research Associate, CASCADE
Cardiff University School of Social Sciences is seeking a full‑time Research Associate to work within the Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre (CASCADE). The role is a 24‑month fixed‑term post based on a three‑year mixed‑methods study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), focused on developing a complex systems approach to child harms.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct high‑quality research and data analysis using linked administrative data.
- Contribute to the overall research performance of the CASCADE research team.
- Support the mixed‑methods study exploring public health approaches to child harms.
- Assist in developing and applying a complex systems approach to child harms.
Position Details
- Fixed‑term: 24 months
- Full time: 35 hours per week
- Salary: £41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 6), with annual increments up to the top of the grade.
Benefits
- 45 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Flexible blended working schedule
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual pay increments
- Living Wage supporter
Contact
For an informal discussion about the role, please email Martin Elliott at Martin.ElliottMC1@cardiff.ac.uk.
Equal Opportunity
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We warmly 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 minorities or those with disabilities. We are also flexible with regards to flexible working and job share arrangements.
San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)
Cardiff University has signed the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. For more information, see the Responsible research assessment – Research – Cardiff University.
Application Dates
Advert posted: Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Closing date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
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