Summary:The Department of Sociological Studies at the University of Sheffield seeks to appoint a fixed-term Research Associate towork with Dr Julie Walsh (PI) and Dr Maria Teresa Ferazzoli (Co-I) to deliver the Knowledge Exchange project, ‘Working withMigrant Communities’: upscaling and embedding in practice.You should have or be in the process of submitting a PhD in a Social Science subject (or similar) with demonstrable interestand / or expertise in one or more of the following areas: migration; ‘race’ and ethnicity; family studies; statutory andnon-statutory social care; voluntary and community sector; family related policy/practice; and social inequalities.Strong communications skills, both written and verbal are essential along with experience of working or conducting researchwith socially disadvantaged and diverse groups.This post is available from 1 May 2024 for 12 months.
41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional
days.
Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
A highly competitive pension scheme.
Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
An inclusive and diverse workplace.
A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause,
experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributionscomplement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research,teaching and student experience.
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