Lecturer in Quantitative Social Research (Teaching and Research)

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university seeks a Lecturer in Quantitative Social Research to contribute to high-quality teaching and research. The successful candidate will have a strong background in quantitative research methods and a commitment to securing funding for innovative research agendas. Responsibilities include developing and delivering social research courses while engaging in exciting cross-disciplinary fields. Competitive salary and generous benefits including health and wellbeing options are offered.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Access to childcare and shopping discounts

Professional development courses

Qualifications

• Established background in quantitative social research.
• Strong and growing research record.
• Commitment to securing research funding.
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to social research teaching and learning.
• Deliver research-led teaching in related areas.
• Develop an innovative quantitative research agenda.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Digital sociology

Computational social science

Epidemiological approaches to social policy

Artificial intelligence methods

Education

PhD in Sociology or related field

Job description

Lecturer in Quantitative Social Research (Teaching and Research)

Do you have an established background in quantitative social research? Do you have a strong and growing research record, a dynamic research agenda and a commitment to securing research funding? Are you committed to creating and delivering an exciting and inclusive student experience?

We invite applications for the post of Lecturer in Quantitative Social Research. With digital and quantitative skills increasingly important to the graduate jobs market, we are looking for someone with expertise in a range of quantitative research methods who will bring innovative teaching that will inspire our students and an exciting quantitative research agenda that will both complement and expand our existing expertise. We particularly welcome applicants whose quantitative expertise engages with emerging or cross‑disciplinary fields such as digital sociology, computational social science, epidemiological approaches to social policy and / or the use of artificial intelligence and data science methods in social research. However, applications with research expertise in other substantive areas of sociology or social policy are invited.

The successful applicant will contribute to all aspects of the development and provision of social research teaching and learning in the School, as well as delivering research‑led teaching in other areas.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That's 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state‑of‑the‑art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Karen Throsby, Head of School
Email: [e-mail]

Job Details

• Location: Leeds - Main Campus
• Faculty/Service: Faculty of Social Sciences
• School/Institute: School of Sociology & Social Policy
• Category: Academic
• Grade: Grade 8
• Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 per annum
• Working Time: 100%
• Post Type: Full Time
• Contract Type: Ongoing
• Release Date: Friday 19 December 2025
• Closing Date: Monday 02 February 2026