Research Associate - Children Sport Participation and Physical Activity Study (0.6 FTE)

Overview

Ulster University offers a part-time position as a Research Associate within the School of Sport & Exercise Science at the Belfast campus. The role is part of the Children Sport Participation and Physical Activity Study 2027, an all-island population research project conducted jointly by Ulster University, University of Limerick, Dublin City University, and University College Cork. This multi-centre study tracks how children and young people aged 10 to 19 engage in physical education, active travel, sport, and physical activity across the island of Ireland. The successful candidate will contribute to monitoring and improving physical activity among children and adolescents by playing a central role in school recruitment and data collection within Northern Ireland.

What you get

The position is offered on a fixed-term contract until 30th September 2027 at a 0.6 full-time equivalent workload. The salary is pro rata to between £33,680 and £41,908 per annum.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed or be near completion of a PhD, with the thesis submitted, in a discipline such as Sport, Physical Activity, Physical Education, Education, Health, or a closely related field. Candidates are required to hold a PGCE, PGDE, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification. Additionally, applicants need prior experience in collecting survey, physical health, or physical activity data from children aged 10 to 18.

How to apply

Candidates are selected based on merit through an application process managed by the university.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 5th November 2026.