Area
Social Sciences
Location
University Park
Salary
£31,387 to £46,485 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £34866 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date
Thursday 25 September 2025
Reference
SOC220225
About the role - The role-holder will be proficient at quantitative analyses and be support the wider inter-disciplinary research team in analysing quantitative data captured from a variety of sources. The role also involves lots of international partnership management and so language skills would be advantageous.
About the team - This role is part of the University's Rights Lab. The Rights Lab is the first large-scale research platform for ending modern slavery, and home to the world's leading modern slavery experts. Our challenge-led, team-based approach to research fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between Rights Lab researchers representing 17 different disciplines from five different university faculties. The Rights Lab works closely with stakeholders in government, civil society, business, and intergovernmental institutions to deliver practically impactful research that speaks directly to the antislavery movement and those working in the field. We are committed to ensuring our work is relevant, timely, responsive, accessible, and actionable. This is captured in our wide variety of collaborative projects and strong long-standing relationships with key players in the global and local antislavery movement(s), our curation and development of policy and practice resources (as well as academic outputs), and our responsive research agenda.
About you -
Candidates should have a Degree (or equivalent) in a related subject area; a PhD (or studying towards). The ability to work in a team and build relationships and collaborate with others both internally. Here are some examples of the type of expertise we are looking for, however this list is not exhaustive and exclusive:
Research using recognised approaches, methodologies and techniques within the research area and support the development of research objectives and proposals for own and/or collaborative research area.
Manage international partnerships.
To analyse and illuminate data, interpret reports, evaluate and criticise texts and bring new insights to research area.
Proven research skills with excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and adapt writing to different audiences..
Contribute to writing up research findings for publication.
A strong eye for detail and the ability to undertake tasks systematically and rigorous
Co-ordinate the operational aspect of research networks, for example, arranging meetings and updating websites etc and contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues in area of research
What we offer.
A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
An expectation that you will be office based within the Rights Lab in Highfield House on University Park for 60% of your working week
Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
What next - This role is 36.25 hpw and is available from September 2025 as a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026.
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now' to complete your details.
Please contact Professor Doreen Boyd ) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.