Research Associate in Road Safety Inequalities

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks a Research Associate for a project focused on road safety inequalities affecting children with special educational needs. This full-time role offers an opportunity to engage in impactful research, develop tools, and contribute to academic work while working closely with experienced researchers.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive range of childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Qualifications

• Experience in mixed-methods research.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork and interviews.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork in Swindon using participatory mapping and interviews.
• Develop an open-access tool to map risk locations.
• Contribute to academic publications and support tailored interventions.

Skills

Research Skills

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

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Research Associate in Road Safety Inequalities, Oxford

Client:

University of Oxford

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a passionate and motivated researcher to join the Road Safety Trust-funded project Safe-SEND (Mapping Road Safety Challenges to Independent Mobility for Children with Special Educational Needs) at the Transport Studies Unit, University of Oxford. Working closely with Dr Xiao Li and Dr Anna Plyushteva, the post holder will play a key role in an innovative, mixed-methods research project focused on identifying and addressing the road safety challenges faced by children with SEND and their families/carers. This includes fieldwork in Swindon using participatory mapping, interviews, go-along interviews, video diaries, and focus groups. The successful candidate will help develop an open-access tool to map risk locations, contribute to academic publications, engage with stakeholders, and support the co-creation of tailored interventions that promote safer, more independent mobility. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful, inclusive research that informs policy, supports families, and makes streets safer for some of society’s most vulnerable young people.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated researcher to join the Road Safety Trust-funded project Safe-SEND (Mapping Road Safety Challenges to Independent Mobility for Children with Special Educational Needs) at the Transport Studies Unit, University of Oxford. Working closely with Dr Xiao Li and Dr Anna Plyushteva, the post holder will play a key role in an innovative, mixed-methods research project focused on identifying and addressing the road safety challenges faced by children with SEND and their families/carers. This includes fieldwork in Swindon using participatory mapping, interviews, go-along interviews, video diaries, and focus groups. The successful candidate will help develop an open-access tool to map risk locations, contribute to academic publications, engage with stakeholders, and support the co-creation of tailored interventions that promote safer, more independent mobility. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful, inclusive research that informs policy, supports families, and makes streets safer for some of society’s most vulnerable young people.

This post should be taken up by 1 September 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter). It is fixed-term until 31 August 2027 and offered on a full-time basis.

What We Offer

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter (4 page limit for cover letter).