Research Fellow - School of Education - 107656 - Grade 7

University of Birmingham
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeGBP 36,636 - 46,049 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: phdSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Communication","Stakeholder engagement","Collaboration","Problem-solving"]

Join Dr Gabriela Misca’s research team to study policy and practice relating to Armed Forces families. Conduct mixed-methods research that includes participant recruitment, data collection (e.g., interviews, surveys, focus groups), and analysis. Support stakeholder engagement, co-produced approaches, and the preparation of policy briefings, reports, and academic outputs, while contributing to bid writing and project administration.

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Research Fellow - School of Education - 107656 - Grade 7

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Job Summary

Join Dr Gabriela Misca’s research team to study policy and practice relating to Armed Forces families. Conduct mixed-methods research that includes participant recruitment, data collection (e.g., interviews, surveys, focus groups), and analysis. Support stakeholder engagement, co-produced approaches, and the preparation of policy briefings, reports, and academic outputs, while contributing to bid writing and project administration.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Recruit participants and carry out data collection using methods such as literature reviews, interviews, online surveys, and focus groups.
  • •Analyse and interpret research findings and results, and draft research summaries.
  • •Support stakeholder engagement activities including research panels, workshops, and consultation events, liaising with Armed Forces stakeholders and relevant charities.
  • •Disseminate findings through publication, research seminars, posters, and presentations, including drafting academic publications.
  • •Undertake research administration and contribute to writing bids and preparing policy briefings, reports, and presentations.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 36,636 - 46,049 annually

Key Requirements

  • •A PhD relevant to the research area (or near completion), or equivalent PhD level qualifications.
  • •Research experience in Psychology, Social Policy, Health and Social Care Research or a closely relevant discipline.
  • •Experience of participatory, co-produced or stakeholder-engaged research.
  • •Ability to travel for data collection and stakeholder involvement.
  • •High level analytical capability and ability to communicate complex information clearly.
Experience:Mixed-methods researchPsychology researchSocial policy researchHealth researchStakeholder-engaged research
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:Analytical thinkingCommunicationStakeholder engagementCollaborationProblem-solving

Company Brief

University of Birmingham
A major UK research university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across a wide range of disciplines; known for research, teaching excellence, and international partnerships.
Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 500M to 1B
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Founded: 1900
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