About the role
The Department of Social Policy and Intervention is seeking a Research Officer to assist in the evaluation of the National Start for Life Programme with a specific focus on the use of skill mix workforces and implementation of a practice elements approach on supporting responsive caregiving of 0-2 year olds. This role requires experience of collecting and analysing qualitative data from a range of early years/0-5 stakeholders including service users and providers/managers. The Research Officer will be supported by, and report to the lead for this part of the programme of research, as well as be a member of the larger friendly research team. The Research Officer will also provide advice and guidance to research students where appropriate.
About you
You will be working toward a doctorate in a related discipline with specialist knowledge in the field of evaluating early years interventions. The ability to manage your own research and administrative activities and excellent communications skills are essential, along with experience of working with practitioners in the field. Experience of working in a research team and contributing to publications are also desirable.
The Department of Social Policy and Intervention holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which demonstrates our commitment towards advancement of gender equality in higher education and research institutions: equal opportunities, representation and success for all.
How to apply
As part of your application you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement, along with the name and contact details of two referees. The supporting statement should explain how you meet the essential criteria for the post using clear examples. Further information, including how to apply, is available in the attached job description. Any further enquires may be directed to the email address below.
Only online applications received by 12.00 noon on 12th July 2024 will be considered. Interviews are likely to be held on 25th or 26th July 2024.
Similar Positions
-
Admissions Officer , ;, United Kingdom, 1 day ago
About the Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of govern...
-
Buildings And Facilities Manager – Compliance, Risk And Health And Safety , ;, United Kingdom, about 4 hours ago
Location: Department of Experimental Psychology and Department of Biology, Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PS We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a motivated individua...
-
Research Associate In Complexity Economics , ;, United Kingdom, 14 days ago
We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate in Complexity Economics to lead and support a range of research, modelling, and data analysis efforts, all geared towards applying complexity economi...
-
Research Associate In Quantum Software , ;, United Kingdom, 11 days ago
Status: Full Time and Fixed term contract for 2 years Location: Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford We are hiring a full-time research associate to work in Quantum Software, based at the Departme...
-
Communications Officer , ;, United Kingdom, 1 day ago
Communications Officer- 14 Month Maternity Cover We have an exciting opportunity to join our IT Services Department as a Communications Officer on a 14-month maternity cover basis. This hybrid rol...
-
Postdoctoral Research Scientist , ;, United Kingdom, 9 days ago
Fixed-term from 01st January 2025 until 30th June 2028, full-time We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the research group of Dr. Sarah De Val at the University of ...