Quantitative Research Fellow - Women, Crime & Justice

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

Job summary

University of Birmingham is seeking a Quantitative Research Fellow to join the Women, Crime and Justice Research Group within the School of Social Policy and Society. The role involves turning research questions into analysis plans, performing analyses, and writing up methods and results for reports and papers.

A PhD in a relevant field and strong quantitative skills are essential. The post focuses on systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and evidence synthesis across multiple workstreams, with

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field and strong quantitative background.
• Experience conducting systematic reviews and evidence syntheses using quantitative methods.
• Ability to turn research findings into accessible policy briefs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Design and undertake systematic reviews and meta-analyses on women in the criminal justice system.
• Conduct literature searches, data extraction, risk of bias assessments, and evidence synthesis.
• Develop research objectives and proposals and contribute to funding bids.
• Analyse and interpret data and publish findings in academic outlets.
• Supervise students and contribute to departmental research activities.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Systematic reviews

Data synthesis

Academic writing

Education

PhD in criminology, psychology, social policy, public health, or quantitative social science

Tools

Secure data environments

Job description

University of Birmingham is seeking a Quantitative Research Fellow to join the Women, Crime and Justice Research Group within the School of Social Policy and Society. The role involves turning research questions into analysis plans, performing analyses, and writing up methods and results for reports and papers.

A PhD in a relevant field and strong quantitative skills are essential. The post focuses on systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and evidence synthesis across multiple workstreams, with