Research Trainee (EU HORIZON Project)

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of York is recruiting a research trainee on a Horizon project focused on youth mental health, KS2–KS4. The role is 0.6FTE for 7 months starting December 2026, with hybrid working and regular York Campus meetings.

You will write literature reviews, contribute to project outcomes, and collaborate with a dynamic department. Experience in qualitative methods and DBS clearance are essential; PhD is desirable.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in education or relevant experience.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• PhD in social sciences is desirable.
• Experience working in schools with young people is essential.
• Experience in qualitative methods and literature reviews is essential.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is essential.
• Car driver is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Write literature reviews and contribute to wider project outcomes.
• Collaborate with the team on research activities and deadlines.
• Attend York Campus for regular meetings as part of a hybrid role.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Independent working

Qualitative methods

Literature reviews

Academic writing

DBS clearance

Driving (desirable)

Education

Undergraduate degree in education

PhD in social sciences (desirable)

Job description

Department of Education

The Department of Education is a vibrant and diverse community with internationally recognised quality in teaching and research in education. This role sits within the department and is looking to recruit someone to join this dynamic and welcoming department.

Role

This role is for a 0.6FTE position as a research trainee to work on an EU funded HORIZON project for 7 months beginning December 2026. This role is a hybrid role, you will be required to attend the York Campus for regular meetings.

The project focused on developing a blended (on-line and in-person) approach to supporting young people’s mental health and the specific focus for this role would be school age (KS2-KS4) pupils. The role includes writing literature reviews and contributing to wider project outcomes.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Undergraduate degree in education or relevant experience

• The right candidate will be able to work proactively both as part of a team and independently

• Excellent time management and organisation skills are essential

• PhD in social sciences is desirable

• Experience working in schools and with young people is essential

• Experience in qualitative methods and writing systematic literature reviews is essential

• Enhanced DBS clearance is essential

• A car driver is desirable

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Emma Clarke on [e-mail]