Research Associate (747585)

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Glasgow is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to its broad research programme focused on children and young people in conflict with the law. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in social sciences or relevant research experience, alongside strong engagement and communication skills. The position involves leading research initiatives and working closely with stakeholders, especially vulnerable participants. Salary ranges from £37,694 to £46,049 annually.

Qualifications

• PhD or extensive research experience with children and young people.
• Understanding of the Scottish youth justice system.
• Experience researching sensitive topics with vulnerable participants.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to CYCJ's broad research programme.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate findings.

Skills

Knowledge of Scottish youth justice system

Researching sensitive topics

Organisational skills

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD in social sciences

Job description

Overview

CYCJ works towards ensuring that Scotland's approach to children and young people in conflict with the law is rights-respecting, contributing to better outcomes for our children, young people and communities. Children and young people are at the heart of all our activity, although one of our key mechanisms for change is by providing policymakers and practitioners with high quality evidence-informed support.

Note: This is a fixed-term appointment with details below.

Role

We are seeking a Research Associate to work within our Research Workstream to contribute to CYCJ's broad research programme. You will have a PhD in the social sciences or extensive professional research experience with children and young people or in justice settings.

We are particularly interested in applications from people with good knowledge and understanding of the Scottish youth justice system. You should also have experience of researching sensitive topics and understand the practical and ethical issues involved in researching with children, young people or vulnerable participants. Good organisational and written skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate and engage with a wide range of stakeholders, especially with children but also with family members and professionals.

Responsibilities and expectations

• Contribute to CYCJ's broad research programme within the Research Workstream.
• Lead or contribute to research design, data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Engage with stakeholders, including children, families and professionals, to translate findings into accessible formats.

Qualifications and experience

• PhD in the social sciences or extensive professional research experience with children and young people or in justice settings.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Scottish youth justice system.
• Experience researching sensitive topics; understanding practical and ethical issues involved in researching with children, young people or vulnerable participants.
• Strong organisational and written communication skills; ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

Details

Salary range: £37,694 - £46,049

FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)

Term: Fixed (12 months)

Closing date: 05/10/2025

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For informal enquiries about the post, please contact Dr Nina Vaswani, Senior Research Fellow at [e-mail].

We are seeking applications from individuals who support our mission to place children and young people at the heart of our work.