Research Fellow RCT of Family Therapy for County Lines

University of Greenwich; London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

L'Université de Greenwich propose un poste à temps plein de Research Fellow sur un essai clinique portant sur la thérapie familiale et l'implication des jeunes dans des réseaux criminels. Ce projet vise à évaluer des interventions pour prévenir l'exploitation criminelle des jeunes, en collaboration avec des partenaires académiques. Le candidat retenu aura l'opportunité de contribuer à des recherches cruciales et de développer des compétences en conception et évaluation d'essais cliniques dans des contextes complexes.

Qualifications

• PhD ou expérience substantielle en recherche avec des jeunes vulnérables.
• Compétences en recherche quantitative exceptionnelles.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les opérations quotidiennes d'un essai contrôlé randomisé.
• Contribuer à des stratégies de soutien efficaces pour les jeunes vulnérables.
• Collaborer avec des experts en psychologie développementale et criminologie.

Skills

Quantitative research skills

Independent work

Education

PhD in Psychology, Criminology, Healthcare, or related field

Job description

Research Fellow RCT of Family Therapy for County Lines, London

Client:

University of Greenwich

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

f4e25326a949

Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

This is a full-time research position working on a clinical trial of family therapy targeting County Lines Drug Network (CLDN) involvement and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE).

The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operations of a Randomised Controlled Trial assessing the efficacy of interventions to prevent young people from involvement in County Lines and criminal exploitation. This is the first full RCT of any intervention for CCE, conducted across three London boroughs with high social deprivation and CLDN activity, in partnership with Royal Holloway University of London. The project is funded by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF).

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to understanding effective support strategies for vulnerable youth and their families, and to disrupt organized criminal activities exploiting young people. The post-holder will develop skills in clinical trial design and evaluation in complex settings involving criminal justice and social care agencies.

The position is based at the University of Greenwich, within the Centre for Vulnerable Children and Families, and supervised by Dr Sajid Humayun, an expert in youth antisocial behavior and evidence-based interventions. Collaboration with Professor Claire Monks and Professor Darrick Jolliffe will also be involved, providing extensive expertise in developmental psychology and criminology.

Applicants should hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in Psychology, Criminology, Healthcare, or a related field, or have substantial research experience with vulnerable youth and families, along with excellent quantitative research skills and the ability to work independently.

The anticipated start date is September 2024, with the position fixed until 29 January 2027.

For informal queries, contact Dr Sajid Humayun. For recruitment questions, contact the People Directorate Team.

We support a hybrid working policy, as outlined in the university’s policies. Further details on benefits and university principles can be found on our website.

To apply, visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete the application form, including supporting statements. Please note that CVs and personal statements attached separately will not be reviewed at the application stage.

We seek individuals who align with our values of being Inclusive, Collaborative, and Impactful, and who can help us achieve our mission. The university welcomes applicants from diverse and underrepresented communities.