At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative research on children's growth, health, and wellbeing at the AWRC.
- Company: Join the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University.
- Benefits: Enjoy a defined-benefit pension scheme and structured career development.
- Other info: Full-time, fixed term for 36 months, based in Sheffield.
- Why this job: Make a real-world impact through collaborative research with families and schools.
- Qualifications: Passion for child health research and experience in data collection and analysis preferred.
The predicted salary is between 44746 - 44746 £ per year.
We are looking for a Research Fellow to lead innovative research focused on children’s growth, health and wellbeing at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC), Sheffield.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver studies involving families, schools and partners, using anthropometry, imaging and data analysis.
- Collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to translate findings into real‑world impact.
- Ensure research methods and outputs are accessible, inclusive and reflect diverse communities.
Qualifications
- Passion for child health research and continuous learning.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Experience with data collection and analysis may be advantageous.
Additional Information
- Full‑time, 36‑month fixed term based in Sheffield.
- Background check: Disclosure and Barring Service with barred list assessment.
- Eligibility for sponsorship of international applicants is subject to individual circumstances.
Closing Date: 24-Jun-2026.
Benefits
- Academically structured career development in a leading research environment.
- Competitive reward and benefit offer, defined‑benefit pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme).
Equal Opportunity
We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority applicants who are underrepresented in this field. All candidates will be considered equally.
Contact
- Contact Person: Alice Bullas
- Contact Number: 0114 225 4184
- Job Email: a.bullas@shu.ac.uk
- Job Number: 118308
Research Fellow (fixed term for 36 months) in Sheffield employer: Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University offers a competitive salary of £39,906 to £44,746 per annum. The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre focuses on impactful research in child health, promoting inclusivity and diversity in its studies.
Contact Details:
Sheffield Hallam University Recruitment Team
