Quantitative Research Fellow: Data & Policy Analytics

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

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.