Quantitative Research Fellow

Overview

The University of Birmingham is seeking a Quantitative Research Fellow to join the School of Social Policy. The position involves working individually and as part of a wider team at the ESRC Centre for Care on the Survey of Carers pilot project. The role is available for an immediate start or as soon as possible, with an end date of May 16th, 2027.

What you get

The starting salary is in the range of £36,636 to £46,049 per annum, with potential progression once in post up to £48,822. For part-time appointments, the salary is applied on a pro-rata basis. The contract is offered on a full-time, part-time, or fixed-term basis.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a degree and normally a higher degree in economics, politics, statistics, sociology, gerontology, or a related discipline, alongside demonstrable training in advanced quantitative methods. Candidates need a high level of advanced quantitative analytical ability, including experience with large-scale panel data, data cleaning, and data linkage. Additional qualifications include fluency in relevant advanced quantitative models, techniques, or methods, the ability to communicate complex information clearly, and good research writing skills to produce high-quality journal articles.