PDRA in Global Centre for Contextual Safeguarding

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (full-time role) with an interest in social justice. We anticipate such applicants having varied research backgrounds, potentially coming from disciplines including Sociology, Criminology, Youth and Community Work, or Social Work, among others.

The postholder will be required to undertake various scoping exercises, including literature and policy reviews, to build a multidisciplinary and multi-country understanding of safeguarding responses to risks beyond the home. They will convert knowledge generated by staff across the GCCS into accessible and practical resources, and will use these, alongside their scoping activities, to support bid development across the Centre.

The successful applicant should be proficient in literature review methodologies and possess a good command of research knowledge relevant to Contextual Safeguarding. Research experience, including from their PhD, is essential. We are open to candidates with methodological expertise in either quantitative or qualitative research.

Key responsibilities:

1. To undertake literature reviews and policy reviews relevant to Contextual Safeguarding.
2. To support the development of international academic stakeholder networks, including knowledge capture activities under the leadership of senior researchers in the Global Centre for Contextual Safeguarding.
3. To assist with the development of research proposals.
4. To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group through presentations and discussions, leading to research papers in conferences and publications.
5. To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to diverse audiences, including research sponsors, academic, and non-academic groups.
6. To publish high-quality outputs, including papers for peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations, under the guidance of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder, as well as briefings and reports for policy, practice, and community audiences.
7. To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
8. To work with the research team to identify research areas, develop new methods, and extend the research portfolio.
9. To address problems affecting research objectives and deadlines by discussing solutions with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
10. To liaise with research colleagues and develop relationships for future collaboration.
11. To plan and manage own research activities and resources collaboratively, contributing to research project planning.
12. To deliver training in research techniques to peers, visitors, and students as appropriate.
13. To supervise students and assist with their assessment, as appropriate.
14. To contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming working environment.
15. To engage in wider citizenship activities to support the department and discipline.
16. To participate in professional development through teaching, committee membership, and training courses.

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