Disability & Inclusion Research Associate

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Discounts

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a Research Associate for the School of Education to contribute to equality, inclusion and diversity scholarship with a focus on disability. You will work with Professor Rebecca Lawthom on a two-year research program, delivering theoretical and analytical outputs across several topics.

You will lead literature reviews, develop methodologies for qualitative data, and co-author journal articles while participating in a collaborative research environment and

Qualifications

• Honours degree in the social sciences, arts or humanities.
• PhD or equivalent experience in disability research.
• Experience with secondary data analysis, especially qualitative data analysis.
• Evidence of publishing activity and ability to write for publication.
• Experience working in a team and delivering defined roles.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to plan future research and scholarship activities.
• Experience writing in different formats for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop literature reviews and academic papers in collaboration with the project team.
• Implement analytical approaches for rapidly emerging secondary data (qualitative).
• Participate in a collaborative research environment with joint writing and projects.
• Submit journal articles and respond to referees comments.
• Produce research outputs including book chapters, policy briefs and reports.

Skills

Literature review

Qualitative analysis

Academic writing

Team collaboration

Time management

Organisation

Education

Honours degree in social sciences/arts/humanities

PhD or equivalent research experience

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking a Research Associate for the School of Education to contribute to equality, inclusion and diversity scholarship with a focus on disability. You will work with Professor Rebecca Lawthom on a two-year research program, delivering theoretical and analytical outputs across several topics.

You will lead literature reviews, develop methodologies for qualitative data, and co-author journal articles while participating in a collaborative research environment and