Research Associate/Fellow in Social Science Quantitative Analyses (FTC)

Overview

Research Associate/Fellow in Social Science Quantitative Analyses (FTC) at the University of Nottingham. The role requires proficiency in quantitative analyses and will support the inter-disciplinary Rights Lab research team in analysing quantitative data from a variety of sources. The role involves international partnership management and language skills would be advantageous. Location is University Park. Salary is £31,387 to £46,485 per annum, depending on skills and experience, with a minimum of £34,866 with relevant PhD. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. Closing date: Thursday 25 September 2025. Reference: SOC220225.

Responsibilities

• The role-holder will be proficient at quantitative analyses and will support the wider inter-disciplinary research team in analysing quantitative data captured from a variety of sources.
• The role involves international partnership management and language skills would be advantageous.

About the team

This role is part of the Universitys Rights Lab. The Rights Lab is the first large-scale research platform for ending modern slavery, and home to leading modern slavery experts. Our challenge-led, team-based approach to research fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between Rights Lab researchers representing 17 different disciplines from five different university faculties. The Rights Lab works closely with stakeholders in government, civil society, business, and intergovernmental institutions to deliver practically impactful research that speaks directly to the antislavery movement and those working in the field. We are committed to ensuring our work is relevant, timely, accessible, and actionable. This is captured in our wide variety of collaborative projects and strong long-standing relationships with key players in the global and local antislavery movement(s), our curation and development of policy and practice resources (as well as academic outputs), and our responsive research agenda.

About You

Candidates should have a Degree (or equivalent) in a related subject area; a PhD (or studying towards). The ability to work in a team and build relationships and collaborate with others both internally. Examples of the type of expertise we are looking for, however this list is not exhaustive and exclusive:

• Research using recognised approaches, methodologies and techniques within the research area and support the development of research objectives and proposals for own and/or collaborative research area.
• Manage international partnerships.
• To analyse and illuminate data, interpret reports, evaluate and criticise texts and bring new insights to research area.
• Proven research skills with excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and adapt writing to different audiences.
• Contribute to writing up research findings for publication.
• A strong eye for detail and the ability to undertake tasks systematically and rigorously.
• Coordinate the operational aspects of research networks, for example arranging meetings and updating websites, and contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues in the area of research.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• An expectation that you will be office based within the Rights Lab in Highfield House on University Park for 60 of your working week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year
• Rewards scheme with bonuses for excellent work
• Development opportunities and access to training, support, and career progression
• Range of benefits including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and more

What next

This role is 36.25 hours per week and is available from September 2025 as a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026. For more information see the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click Apply Now to complete your details. Please contact Professor Doreen Boyd at with any questions about the role. Applications should not be sent to this email address.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Research Services

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from UK, Europe and worldwide. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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