Research Associate/Fellow in Anti-Trafficking and Justice Systems (fixed term)

Location: University Park

Salary:

£31,637 to £46,735 per annum, depending on skills and experience

(minimum £35,116 with relevant PhD).

Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team, as well as undertaking independent research. They will use approaches, methodologies, and techniques appropriate to the study, in accordance with the study methodology. Specific tasks will be identified and assigned in line with the role-holder’s expertise and skills, as well as project need, and are expected to include: 

Conducting, coding, and analysing key informant interviews focused on justice system performance and confidence 

Disseminating, processing, and analysing key informant surveys focused on justice system performance and confidence 

Analysing justice reliance responses in household surveys 

Reviewing and analysing existing evidence (academic and grey literature) and data 

Contributing to workshops, conferences, and other engagement and dissemination activities 

Engaging with stakeholders and contributing to the development of strategic partnerships 

Tailoring resources and recommendations for different stakeholders and contexts 

The role-holder will also be responsible for writing up their work in order to contribute to published outcomes, including both policy- and practitioner-focused outputs and academic publications. 

The role holder will have the opportunity to use their initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods and extend their research portfolio within the broad thematic area of anti-trafficking and justice systems. They will have a public-facing role and represent the team externally.  

The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term contract until 30 September 2026. The post will commence as soon as possible (date to be negotiated, anticipated early summer 2025). 

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Katarina.Schwarz@nottingham.ac.uk.

Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. 

The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

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