Lead Quantitative Research Fellow – Education

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

Job summary

Sheffield Hallam University invites applications for a Principal Research Fellow in the Institute of Education. The post requires leadership of quantitative specialists, expertise in statistics and social research methods, and the ability to lead large‑scale education, sociology and psychology projects.

We welcome candidates with a track record in external funding bids, experience with experimental and quasi‑experimental designs, and clear communication of complex methods to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Specialism in statistics and quantitative methods in social research.
• Experience leading quantitative teams and bidding for external funding.
• Experience with experimental and quasi-experimental designs (RCTs, propensity matching, regression discontinuity, synthetic controls).
• Ability to communicate complex methods to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a team of quantitative specialists.
• Design and deliver large‑scale education, sociology and psychology research projects.
• Lead on external funding bids and project management.
• Ensure quality assurance of quantitative analyses and methods.

Job description

Sheffield Hallam University invites applications for a Principal Research Fellow in the Institute of Education. The post requires leadership of quantitative specialists, expertise in statistics and social research methods, and the ability to lead large‑scale education, sociology and psychology projects.

We welcome candidates with a track record in external funding bids, experience with experimental and quasi‑experimental designs, and clear communication of complex methods to diverse audiences.