Senior Research Associate Full Time

Salary on appointment will be £38,784 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum (pro rata). 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Associate to join the School of Social Work to explore how children and their adoptive families navigate the early days of family building once the child comes to live in the family home. It is a qualitative study working closely with national and regional partners to understand the experiences of families and the professionals who worked with them.

As a Senior Research Associate, you will contribute ideas and/or enhancement of techniques or methodologies. You will work with our partners to identify, analyse and interpret data, write up findings and present information on research progress and outcomes.

You will have a postgraduate level research degree, equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant research area. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area and experience presenting to practitioners would be advantageous.  

This part time post (0.6 FTE) is available from 01 June 2026 for a fixed term of 12 months.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 15 May 2026

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