Research Associate in Criminology Youth Compass Loughborough, England
Job description
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy
Research Associate in Criminology for the project entitled: “Youth Compass: striving for positive attitudinal and behavioural outcomes for school children in England using an innovative youth morality programme”.
The position is part-time (FTE0.35) and fixed term for 12-months starting as soon as possible.
This is an exciting opportunity to join this Loughborough University and British Academy funded project being led by Dr Neema Trivedi-Bateman (Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy) in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. This fascinating project will examine the potential for a new and innovative RCT programme, which aims to make a difference by offering young people psychological tools and strategies to engage in positive behavioural decision making. The programme is both theoretically and empirically informed and was piloted in 2022 at a youth work charity.
The successful candidate will work closely with Dr Trivedi-Bateman, overseeing the day to day running of the project. They will conduct research in the area of morality, emotion and rule-breaking, overseeing primary data collection carried out by school staff using innovative methodologies. The role will involve a combination of remote desk-based work and occasional visits to schools to work with staff and students. Desk work will be varied and will likely include email communications with partner schools, data management and analysis, planning and overseeing project delivery by school staff, and updating and amending programme materials. There will be opportunities to work with well-renowned national and international project collaborators, including academics at the University of Cambridge. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to research outputs.
If you are a motivated and proactive individual who can engage with individuals, groups and Schools, with the relevant skills and qualifications, this is a great opportunity to join this research project and contribute to its success.
For the full job description and person specification please see here.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made by email to Dr Neema Trivedi-Bateman ([email protected]).
Application closing date: 10th September 2023
Interviews will be held: 27th September 2023
Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Loughborough University is ranked 7th in the country in the Complete University Guide 2023 and in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities our research and teaching span the subject divisions of Communication and Media; Criminology Sociology and Social Policy; English; Geography and Environment; and International Relations, Politics and History. Further information can be found here: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/schools/social-sciences-humanities/
