Research Associate (0.5 FTE) x2 posts Full Time NEW

Job Title: Research Associate (Administrative Data Research Centre – Northern Ireland), Part-time, 0.5 FTE (2 posts)
Department/School: School of Psychology
Campus: Belfast or Coleraine
Salary: £33,020 per annum pro rata
Duration: Fixed-Term until 30th April 2029 / Part-time, 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours per week)
Closing Date: 25th May 2026 at 23:30
Reference Number: 042266

– ABOUT US –

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

– THE ROLE –
 
The post holder will conduct research using linked administrative data within the Administrative Data Research Centre of Northern Ireland (ADRC-NI). This is one of four national partnerships (also including ADR England, ADR Scotland, and ADR Wales), and the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which ensures data provided by UK Government bodies is accessed by researchers in a safe and secure way with minimal risk to data holders or the public. The partnership is coordinated by a UK-wide Strategic Hub, which also promotes the benefits of administrative data research to the public and the wider research community. ADRC-NI has input from Queen’s University, Ulster University and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).

The post holder will help in the development and submission of ADRC study applications and will be involved in the analysis of large, linked administrative datasets. They will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research papers for publication, and contribute to the broad communications, engagement, and impact activities of the centre.

 – ABOUT YOU –

The postholder will be required to have:

– A primary degree in a subject with a significant quantitative component, e.g. in a public health, education, social and behavioural sciences, or statistics-related subject.
– Hold a PhD (or near completion with thesis submitted) in a relevant area, e.g. epidemiology, applied statistics, public health, education, social and behavioural sciences, economics or a quantitative social science.
– Experience in the analysis of large databases with policy relevance.

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The School of Psychology holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.