Overview
Research Fellow in Criminology and Criminal Justice – Nottingham Trent University (NTU). Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice within the School of Social Sciences. Fixed term contracts with multiple positions available (Grade G and Grade H).
Responsibilities
We have an opportunity for a Research Fellow to support an evaluation of the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) Neighbourhood Fund. This evaluates whether empowering people to make decisions about their local neighbourhoods can prevent children from becoming involved in violence. You will work within a consortium from NTU and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) to support the evaluation across five hyper sites in Birmingham, Manchester, Norfolk, Cardiff and Bradford. This is a mixed methods evaluation requiring
* experience with quantitative statistical analysis
* competence in using R Studio or SPSS
* a good understanding of quasi-experimental research methods
You should be a strong communicator and comfortable working flexibly within a team. Desirable: experience conducting interviews and focus groups with community members and practitioners; confidence engaging with young people. For the Grade H role, responsibilities include secondary data analysis to examine when and where young people are most at risk of serious violence, and to explore drivers and protective factors of risk, funded by YEF. This includes basic to advanced analyses (regression, GIS) and experience with open-source data and police data is desirable.
Interview dates: Weeks commencing 13th (Grade G) and 20th October (Grade H).
Qualifications
Strong quantitative analysis skills, statistics training, and experience with SPSS/R Studio and GIS software for basic and advanced analyses. Experience with open-source data and collaboration with police data is desirable. We welcome applicants who do not meet every requirement but encourage applying even if not a perfect match.
About Us
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJ) at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) combines world-leading research with high-quality teaching and experiential learning. NTU values diversity and fosters a vibrant, inclusive environment grounded in scholarship, research and professional practice. Criminology and Criminal Justice engages with communities and the criminal justice system, reflecting the University’s commitment to transforming lives and creating opportunities.
Benefits
* 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
* Hybrid working – mix of office and remote work
* Flexibility in working patterns and approaches
* Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection
* Opportunities for formal and informal professional development
* Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan and discounts
* And more benefits; details available on request
Sponsorship and Rights to Work
Note: This role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based system. Applicants should assess eligibility before applying. Applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may be considered if eligible to obtain a visa via another route. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) applies; successful applicants must declare any unspent convictions.
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