Lead Quantitative Research Fellow – Education

Sheffield Hallam University; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Hallam University’s Sheffield Institute of Education invites applications for a Principal Research Fellow with expertise in statistics and quantitative methods for social research. The role leads a team of quantitative researchers, guides large-scale research, evaluation and knowledge exchange projects, and supports external funding bids.

The successful candidate will ensure quality assurance on quantitative work, advance statistical methods for funders, and communicate findings to

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline or extensive RIKE experience with advanced statistics.
• Strong experience in designing and delivering randomised controlled trials.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary RIKE teams and securing external funding.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee significant RIKE activity and large-scale projects.
• Contribute to competitive bids and secure external funding.
• Provide statistical oversight and methodological guidance to junior researchers.
• Mentor and develop RIKE staff and research capabilities.

Skills

Statistics

Quantitative methods

Stata

R package

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

RIKE experience (qualifications/experience)

Tools

GIS mapping

Job description

Sheffield Hallam University’s Sheffield Institute of Education invites applications for a Principal Research Fellow with expertise in statistics and quantitative methods for social research. The role leads a team of quantitative researchers, guides large-scale research, evaluation and knowledge exchange projects, and supports external funding bids.

The successful candidate will ensure quality assurance on quantitative work, advance statistical methods for funders, and communicate findings to