Post-doctoral Research Associate

Post-doctoral Research Associate, Reading

Client: University of Reading

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b8584e296972

Job Views: 4

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Closing date: 13th May 2025 at 23:59 GMT

Applications from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. However, non-UK candidates without UK work permission should note that sponsorship may not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route, depending on the SOC code for this role. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

A Post-doctoral Research Associate is needed for a study on learning French, German, and Spanish in primary schools in England. The project investigates young learners’ linguistic progression from ages 7 to 11 and explores factors influencing language learning in classroom settings within English-speaking countries where exposure to the language is limited.

The project, 'Progression in Primary Languages,' is led by Dr. Rowena Kasprowicz and funded through a UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship.

Requirements:

• A doctorate in education, applied linguistics, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of statistical techniques for analyzing quantitative data (e.g., language test scores)
• Experience working in schools, either in teaching or research
• Knowledge of foreign language education in England
• Basic knowledge of French and/or Spanish

The position is part-time (0.8 FTE), starting from 1 June 2025 to 30 September 2026.

Interview date: 21/05/2025

Contact: Associate Professor in Second Language Education, UKRI Future Leaders Fellow

The university promotes diversity and inclusion, supports the Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working are encouraged and will be considered based on business needs.