Part-Time Research Associate: Mothers’ Voices in Policy

University of Westminster; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Westminster seeks a Research Associate (0.4 FTE) to join the ESRC-funded Centring Mothers’ Voices in the Prevention of Gangs and Serious Youth Violence project in Central London. The role involves literature review, policy analysis, and qualitative interviews with mothers and practitioners to inform policy and practice.

You will work within a collaborative team, manage your own workload, and contribute to reports, policy briefs, and academic publications, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience conducting research with vulnerable groups.
• Strong qualitative research skills and reporting ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and policy analysis for the project.
• Undertake qualitative photovoice interviews with mothers and practitioners.
• Support data collection, analysis, and dissemination outputs.
• Assist in developing reports, policy briefs and academic publications.

Skills

Qualitative research

Literature review

Policy analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaborative research

Job description

University of Westminster seeks a Research Associate (0.4 FTE) to join the ESRC-funded Centring Mothers’ Voices in the Prevention of Gangs and Serious Youth Violence project in Central London. The role involves literature review, policy analysis, and qualitative interviews with mothers and practitioners to inform policy and practice.

You will work within a collaborative team, manage your own workload, and contribute to reports, policy briefs, and academic publications, with a strong emphasis on