Research Assistant RCT of Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities: Safer Lives for Youth Offending and Violence
Location: Greenwich Campus
Salary: £32,080 to £37,694 plus £4,228 London weighting per annum, pro‑rata
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 10 months
Release Date: Monday 23 March 2026
Closing Date: Monday 06 April 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 5371‑E2
This is a full‑time research post working on a clinical trial of Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities: Safer Lives (SFSC:SL) parenting programme. The study is an efficacy Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) funded by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) and follows a successful feasibility study. It is delivered by the Race Equality Foundation (REF) and involves recruiting from five clusters across fifteen local authorities, primarily through Youth Justice Services. Collaborators include the University of Manchester and City St George’s, University of London.
The post holder will:
* Assist with the delivery and evaluation of the SFSC:SL programme.
* Conduct assessment visits and collect data from vulnerable families in their homes.
* Coordinate with delivery partners, the REF team, and academic collaborators.
* Help produce research outputs for the RCT and related publications.
Key qualifications and experience:
* Possession of an MSc in Psychology, Criminology, healthcare or a related discipline (or extensive relevant experience).
* Excellent research skills, strong organisational ability and independent motivation.
* Experience working with vulnerable young people and families is desirable.
* Interest in pursuing doctoral training (e.g., DClinPsyc, PhD) or future practitioner training is a plus.
The role requires flexible working across late afternoons and some early evenings when families are available. The post is based at the University of Greenwich in the Centre for Vulnerable Children and Families, part of the Institute of Lifecourse Development. You will work under the supervision of Dr Sajid Humayun and collaborate with Dr Charlotte Lennox, Dr Lesley‑Anne Carter and Dr Anita Mehay.
The position is fixed‑term with an initial 10‑month duration, anticipated to start in June 2026, and may be extended until the end of September 2028 following a successful internal pilot study.
For informal queries please contact Dr Sajid Humayun at s.humayun@greenwich.ac.uk. Application queries may be directed to the People Directorate Team at peopleoperationsadmin@greenwich.ac.uk.
To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details. Please note that attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage.
We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people and those with a history of mental health problems. Any information disclosed during the recruitment process will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.
We also support and promote physical and mental health of all staff, removing barriers to improve inclusion, and we are progressive in our diversity talent management.
We offer an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid arrangements, and a commitment to professional development. Our values of inclusivity, collaboration and impact shape the university’s strategic plan.
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