Quantitative Research Fellow

Independent; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Birmingham seeks a researcher to analyse data from the Survey of Carers pilot project, prepare data for publication, and report on project progress under supervision.

The role involves co-design panels with policymakers and charities, evaluating sampling models, and communicating findings to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A Degree and normally, a higher degree in economics, politics, statistics, sociology, gerontology or a related discipline, with demonstrable training in advanced quantitative methods.
• High level of advanced quantitative analytical ability, including large-scale panel data.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data; prepare data for wider publication and project reporting.
• Convene codesign panels with policy makers, charities; report on sampling models and related costs.
• Analyse, link and interpret quantitative data using advanced methods; develop new models and data visualisation.
• Disseminate research findings for publication, seminars, and stakeholders; contribute to impact activities.

Skills

Advanced quantitative analysis

Large-scale panel data

Data linkage

Data cleaning

Research writing

Communication of findings

Education

Degree in economics / politics / statistics / sociology / gerontology

Higher degree with advanced quantitative methods

Job description

Salary: Full time or Part time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 (pro rata) with potential progression once in post to £48,822.

Role summary

The post is available full-time or part-time, for an immediate start, or as soon as possible, until May 16th 2027.The post holder will work individually and as part of a wider team at the ESRC Centre for Care on the Survey of Carers pilot project. They will have experience in using large complex datasets, data linkage, analysis, data cleaning, and good research writing skills with the capacity to write high quality journal articles and communicate your findings in an engaging and relevant way. They will undertake research under the supervision and guidance of Professor Matt Bennett.The role of the researcher will be to 1) analyse data; 2) prepare data for wider publication, and 3) Project reporting and evaluation. Other tasks will involve convening codesign panels with policy makers, charities; and reporting on and evaluating sampling models, including sample composition, response/completion quality, operational costs and scalability.

The post is remote/hybrid, based at the University of Birmingham and regular attendance is expected.

Main duties

• Working on a day-to-day basis with the line manager.
• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required.
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding.
• Analyse, link and interpret quantitative data, including administrative and panel datasets using advanced methods.
• Apply knowledge from quantitative analyses that develops new intellectual understanding.
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to developing new quantitative models, techniques and methods, data visualisation.
• To undertake management and administration arising from research.
• Contribute to impact and public engagement activities, including stakeholders and the public.
• Collect research data through a variety of research methods, such as literature reviews and research interviews.
• Present research outputs and draft academic publications at seminars and conferences.
• Provide guidance, as required, to support staff who may be assisting with the research.
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

Person specification

• A Degree and normally, a higher degree in economics, politics, statistics, sociology, gerontology or a related discipline, with demonstrable training in advanced quantitative methods.
• High level of advanced quantitative analytical ability, including large-scale panel data.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Fluency in relevant advanced quantitative models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones (including visualising findings).
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively.
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management and administration processes.
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research project.
• Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort.
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Matt Bennett ([e-mail])

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

£36,636 to £46,049 - please see advert