At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct exciting research on children's wellbeing and development through qualitative studies.
- Company: UCL Institute of Education, a leader in social research with a commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Part-time roles available; we value diverse perspectives and encourage underrepresented candidates to apply.
- Why this job: Join a groundbreaking project that shapes the future of child development in the UK.
- Qualifications: Experience in research methodologies and teamwork, with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Founded in 1902, UCL Institute of Education has been shaping policy and helping government, organisations and individuals navigate a changing society for the last 120 years. The Social Research Institute – formerly the Department of Social Science – is one of the leading centres for social research in the UK.
We are looking for a Research Fellow who will work under the supervision of the PI Professor Katherine Twamley (TCRU, UCL) and Co-I Dr Michelle Sleed (Anna Freud Centre). You will be based in the Thomas Coram Research Unit in the Social Research Institute at UCL, working on the project ‘Generation New Era: Stories’. We are looking for someone enthusiastic about the aims of our project to work on a new and ambitious qualitative longitudinal study.
Generation New Era: Stories (GNE: Stories) is a qualitative longitudinal study embedded within the Generation New Era (GNE) cohort study. The aim of the project is to create a rich qualitative data set from a diverse sample of parents and carers that can be combined with quantitative data, providing a comprehensive overview of children’s early lives in the UK. This is a unique opportunity for capturing the complex factors that shape early child wellbeing and development today.
You will have experience of team- and multidisciplinary-working and excellent research skills, covering all aspects of the research process including: navigating ethical approval; knowledge of research methodology as well as longitudinal research methods; (intersectional) sampling; data management; analytical techniques; knowledge exchange etc.
We are particularly keen to recruit job share or part-time colleagues to this post. This post is available from January 2027 until December 2030 in the first instance. Due to the nature of the post, DBS clearance will be required.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits. As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.
Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL’s policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy. Our department holds an Athena Swan Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
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