Research Officer – REES Centre

The Rees Centre, based in the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, is seeking to appoint a Research Officer with applied social science research skills and a rich understanding of issues in the delivery of universal and specialist services and supports in the early years of childhood.

You will form an important part of a wider team on the Children’s Information and Kindred early years programme. Over two years you will as part of this wider team: i) map qualitative and quantitative sources and uses of data and information held by a small number of Local Authorities relating to families in receipt of a specific set of services and supports; ii) consult with families and those working with families in those LAs to codesign improved information and uses of information by participant LAs; iii) support work in the LA and local agencies to improve this information and its analysis and use; iv) conduct formative and exploratory evaluation of the impacts of information use.

You will hold or be nearing completion of a doctorate together with sufficient relevant research experience. You will have excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational skills and IT skills. You will be expected to liaise with a diverse range of organisations, representing the Rees Centre and developing strong personal relationships with key individuals.

The post is full-time and fixed-term for 24 months or until 30 September 2026, whichever occurs first   Part-time appointments from 0.5 FTE would be considered.

For further details of the role, please see the job description. The closing date for applications is midday on 25 March 2024 and only applications received by this deadline will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.