Research Fellow - Generation New Era: Stories

Overview

The UCL Institute of Education is seeking a Research Fellow to join the Social Research Institute. The position is based in the Thomas Coram Research Unit at UCL, operating under the supervision of Principal Investigator Professor Katherine Twamley and Co-Investigator Dr Michelle Sleed from the Anna Freud Centre. This role is tied to an ambitious qualitative longitudinal study titled Generation New Era: Stories, which is embedded within the broader Generation New Era cohort study. The project aims to build a diverse qualitative dataset from parents and carers to combine with quantitative data, capturing the complex factors shaping early childhood wellbeing and development in the UK.

Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate how their skills and experience meet each person specification point by numbering and addressing every criterion in their application form. Candidates are expected to possess strong research skills spanning the entire research process, including securing ethical approval, applying qualitative and longitudinal research methods, conducting intersectional sampling, managing data, and utilizing various analytical techniques and knowledge exchange strategies. Experience in team-based and multidisciplinary working is also necessary. Additionally, the role requires obtaining Disclosure and Barring Service clearance due to the nature of the position.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit an application form that directly responds to all person specification points outlined for the post.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-18. The appointment is scheduled to run from January 2027 until December 2030 in the first instance.