Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed Term) (SOC243825)

University of Nottingham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in the UK is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to conduct data analysis related to forced labour risk and decent work in the food system. This full-time role involves independent and collaborative research, contributing to academic publications, and developing qualitative assessment frameworks. The position is available from December 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing qualitative data.
• Ability to develop new assessment frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Search and manage data sources for analysis.
• Write findings for academic publication.
• Collaborate with colleagues at the university and internationally.
• Develop qualitative coding frameworks.

Skills

Data searching

Qualitative data analysis

Collaborative work

Academic writing

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Nottingham Research Field Economics » Other Geography » Human geography Sociology » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 10 Nov 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to work on the data searching, processing, management, and qualitative analysis of data sources related to forced labour risk and decent work assessment of the food system. The purpose of this role will be to support the principal investigator to conduct research related to the Nottingham Research Fellowship project ‘Decent work and climate change risks in the UK Food Supply’. The post holder will be expected to undertake independent research as well as working as part of a team. The role will include:

• Searching, screening, managing and qualitative coding of data sources for analysis.
• Writing up of findings for contribution to academic publication.
• Collaborative work across the University of Nottingham and with international colleagues.
• Developing new qualitative coding and assessment frameworks.

The role holder will have the opportunity to use their initiative and creativity to develop research methods and extend their research portfolio.

This full time, fixed term contract is available from December 2025.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.