Research Associate (Fixed Term)

The University

The Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge wishes to appoint a full-time Research Associate to join the KPMG-Cambridge Partnership 'Future of Work': Mental Wellbeing Pillar (MWB), led by Professor Gordon Harold with co-leads Professors John Aston (Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics) and Diane Coyle (Department of Politics and International Studies).

About the Role

Under the supervision of Professor Gordon Harold, the postholder will be responsible for supporting the research and professional development objectives of the MWB pillar, including implementation of advanced quantitative methods with the core purpose of delivering and promoting primary research objectives, impacts and applications. Specifically, the postholder will be expected to substantively contribute to new MWB pillar focused research projects and initiatives; utilise UK and other international longitudinal datasets, working specifically with project aligned data and related resources, implementing advanced statistical methods to examine factors that influence mental health and wellbeing; with a focus on workplace and workforce applications and interventions.

• Candidates must hold a PhD or other doctoral-level qualification in Education, Psychology, or related behavioural science discipline (e.g., human development, data science, organisational behaviour)
• Experience in mixed (quantitative & qualitative) methods research in both data collection and analysis.

Benefits

You can expect to receive: 

• A competitive salary with automatic service-related progression and annual cost of living increases
• A generous annual leave allowance of 41 days per year (including bank holidays)
• Access to a range of shopping and travel discounts through the Cambens scheme.

For full details of criteria for appointment and duties of the post please see the Further Particulars for the post by clicking the 'Apply' button above.

Fixed term: The funds for this post are available for three years in the first instance

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Gordon Harold ([email protected] ).

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

Please can you upload a CV and  letter of application indicating how you meet the person specification and would contribute to the responsibilities of the post.

We hope to hold interviews on Friday 16 February 2024

Please quote reference JR40049 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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