Sheffield Institute of Education is appointing a Mixed Methods Research Fellow to contribute to excellence and expansion of mixed methods research, evaluation, and knowledge exchange projects.
As Research Fellow, you will work with colleagues as part of a team on a range of projects in the fields of education, sociology, and psychology, contributing to the writing of contract research bids and grants, delivery of projects, data collection and analyses and writing reports and academic papers.
You will work with quantitative, mixed methods and qualitative specialists on research and evaluation projects which deploy experimental and/or quasi-experimental research designs, design and undertake surveys, group and individual interviews, access and analyse administrative data and play a key role in managing complex projects (including some input into Randomised Controlled Trials).
This role will suit people with comfort and experience in undertaking both qualitative and quantitative research who are willing/able to work closely with other specialists on the same project to deliver and disseminate research and evaluation projects in a coherent and useful way.
You might have previous experience in undertaking mixed methods research and evaluation and/or have completed a Master's degree or doctorate in Education or a relevant social science discipline which included qualitative and quantitative elements.
This is a temporary/fixed-term role for 14 months but may extend or be made permanent if/when we can demonstrate evidence of increased success (and income) in research, evaluation, and knowledge exchange work.
You will be based in Sheffield Institute of Education's Centre for Research and Knowledge Exchange (SIRKE), the home for funded research, evaluation, knowledge exchange, innovation and consultancy in Sheffield Institute of Education.
We have been developing and delivering educational research, evaluation and knowledge exchange locally, nationally and internationally for over thirty years. Our staff includes experts in research, evaluation, knowledge exchange and professional development. We are social and education researchers, statisticians, curriculum designers, evaluators, teacher educators and so much more.
The team is academically-focused with a strong empirical evidential base, partnership-orientated, cooperative and collaborative with a deep understanding of realities outside academia. We respond flexibly and creatively to challenges, with a commitment to delivery of the highest quality outputs.
We offer a collaborative, dynamic working environment, working in partnership with colleagues from across education, the wider university and externally. Staff are able to pursue their educational interests and develop their expertise including research, teaching, supervision, innovation, knowledge exchange and consultancy, supported by expert professional services staff.
We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.
You will be contractually enrolled into the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.
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If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the TPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available.
If you are offered this post you will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at Sheffield Hallam University but its relevance to the duties of the post will need to be assessed before the appointment is confirmed.
For this job we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.
The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements.
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