Quantitative Research Fellow

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a fixed-term research role in the ESRC Centre for Care. The successful candidate will analyse large datasets, perform data linkage and cleaning, and prepare findings for publication. You will work under Professor Matt Bennett to develop methods and disseminate results to stakeholders.

The position is available full-time or part-time, with an immediate start and until 16 May 2027. Pro rata terms apply, with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• A Degree and normally, a higher degree in economics, politics, statistics, sociology, gerontology or a related discipline, with 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 and prepare data for publication.
• Develop research objectives and proposals with mentor support.
• Disseminate research findings for publication and seminars.
• Contribute to data linkage, modelling and visualization.
• Coordinate with policy makers and charities in codesign panels.

Skills

Large datasets

Data linkage

Data cleaning

Research writing

Education

Master's degree or higher in a relevant field

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.

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