Research Fellow in Criminology

Job title:

Research Fellow in Criminology

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:The Edinburgh Law School is seeking a Research Fellow in Criminology to work with Professor Susan McVie on the ESRC-funded Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research (SCADR). The post-holder will design and deliver policy-focused research projects using linked administrative datasets. The research will focus on developing research that links crime and justice data (from police, courts and prisons) with health, education and other public sector datasets. The post-holder will also be expected to publish in high quality academic journals as well as participate in policy and public engagement activities, training courses, and other events.Your skills and attributes for success:

• A completed (or almost completed) PhD in a criminology related topic.
• Relevant experience of using advanced quantitative methods and statistical modelling (e.g. longitudinal analysis, multi-level modelling, geo-spatial analysis, GIS or other techniques for analysing with and visualising geographical data).
• Expertise in appropriate software packages (e.g. SPSS, Stata, SAS, MPlus, R, etc.) and experience of managing and analysing large datasets, keeping shared work spaces tidy and appropriately documenting workflow.
• Experience of writing to a high academic standard, evidence of writing for academic publication and the ability to clearly and effectively communicate the results of quantitative data analysis to expert and non-expert audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Click to view a copy of the full )The post is available with a start date of 1st March 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter (this can be negotiated). The post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time, flexible working patterns or a potential job share. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. This post is fixed-term until 31st March 2026.The salary for this post is Grade UE07 £40,247 to £47,874 per annum (pro rata if part time).Please apply with a CV and personal statement indicating how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience requirements outlined in the job description. We invite candidates to use their cover letter to highlight professional and personal experiences that are relevant to the different aspects of this role. The interview panel will take submitted documents into account when assessing applications in line with listed criteria, including acknowledging areas of potential impact such as caring responsibilities, family leave and health related matters.As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa. Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependant on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 5 February 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews are expected to will be held in late February 2025.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Edinburgh Law School ( ) is situated in the historic Old College, at the heart of Edinburgh’s legal centre. For over three hundred years the School has been providing world-leading education and research in the eclectic discipline of law. As one of the eleven constituent Schools of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, the School encourages multi- and interdisciplinary connections throughout its teaching and research.The School values diversity across all staff and students, and supports flexible and family-friendly working. The School provides active support and professional development (including mentoring, training, and networking opportunities) for all staff.The School is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity, and to welcoming and including all who choose to study, work, or visit us.With over 1400 students and 150 members of academic, research and professional services staff, Edinburgh Law School is an international, vibrant community dedicated to providing research and teaching with local and global reach and impact.

Expected salary

£40247 – 47874 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:44:08 GMT

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