Social studies Work, Jobs in Sheffield, Eng (with Salaries)

Research Associate
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £47,389 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9h
Counsellor
DN Colleges Group —Doncaster
- £26,116.89 - £30,468.00 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Counsellor
Doncaster College —Doncaster
- £26,116.89 - £30,468.00 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Research Technician
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £27,319 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Research Fellow - Maternal and Infant Health
Sheffield Hallam University —Sheffield
- £39,906 - £44,746 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- University
9d
Research Project Lead
Real Life Options —Knottingley
- £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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9d
Research Associate - FEVER
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £43,482 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- English
- Research
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Support Technician
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £25,249 - £26,707 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory experience
- Communication skills
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Partnerships & Knowledge Exchange Lead (Health & Life Sciences)
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £48,822 - £65,509 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- University
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Teaching Associate in Catalan and Spanish
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £51,753 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Study Programme Tutor - Employability Tutor
Central YMCA —Doncaster
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Maths
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Interim Social Media Executive
East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) —Chesterfield
- £25,000 - £27,000 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Social media management
- No degree
- Bereavement leave
Quick apply
7d
Social Value Officer
Social Value Portal Ltd —Rotherham
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- CRM software
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
User Researcher
Methods Business and Digital Technology —Sheffield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
14d
University Impact Manager
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £51,753 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- No degree
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Preconstruction Coordinator
Fulcrum Utility Services —Sheffield
- Construction experience
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Bridge Coordinator - Student Support
Outwood Grange Academies Trust —Chesterfield
- £23,527.91 - £24,302.90 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- School
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Research Associate in the Politics of military labour association in Europe
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £41,064 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Networks Events & Engagement Officer
East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) —Chesterfield
- Up to £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Bereavement leave
1d
Digital Designer
BLOC Group —Sheffield
- £26,227.50 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Research Associate

University of Sheffield -
Sheffield

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£38,784 - £47,389 a year
9 hours ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Qualitative analysis
Research
Bachelor's degree
Psychology
Organisational skills
Arts
Time management

Full job description

Job Description

Job Title: Research Associate

Posting Start Date: 13/08/2026

Job Id: 2989

School/Department: Education

Work Arrangement: Full Time (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Salary per annum (£): 38784.00

Closing Date: 10/09/2026

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Overview

This post is for a Research Associate who will be based in the School of Education to take a key role in supporting the delivery on a body of scholarship in relation to issues of equality, inclusion and diversity with a particular focus on disability. The Research Associate will work closely with Professor Rebecca Lawthom, the Head of the School of Education, on an identified body of writing and scholarship that will be delivered over a two-year period. Collaborating with Professor Lawthom, you will identify and work on a number of theoretical and analytical outputs focused around (though not exclusively) on number of areas of research interest:

The ways in which research, theory and scholarship are transformed by an engagement with critical disability studies.
The positive presence of disability to enable more inclusive research and university environments.

The ways in which we can reimagine representations of disability in society and culture.
An exploration of equality, diversity and inclusion generated through a focus on anti-ableist and anti-disablist practice.

The postholder’s responsibilities primarily relate to:

literature review and scoping;
identification of key journals to write and submit articles to;
development of analytical approaches and methods that respond to rapidly emerging secondary data (primarily qualitative);

participating in a collaborative research environment which will give opportunities for joint writing and collaboration with live research projects.
writing a number of journal articles - in collaboration with Professor Lawthom and others that boast originality, significance and rigour.
Submission of drafts of journal articles and responding to referees comments

Alongside these responsibilities the postholder will be given protected time to explore opportunities for their own career and research development in line with the Concordat on Researcher Development: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/research-services/researcher-development/our-commitment/concordat.

This may take the form of other scholarship and research funding opportunities.

We welcome applications from researchers of higher education, inclusive education, critical disability studies, community psychology, literacy and education, medical humanities, medical sociology, medical anthropology, critical race and postcolonial studies. We welcome applicants from the social sciences and arts and humanities.

Main duties and responsibilities

Develop a number of identified literature reviews and academic papers - in collaboration with Professor Lawthom and others - that boast originality, significance and rigour.
Implement analytical approaches and methods that respond to rapidly emerging secondary data (primarily qualitative).
Participate in a collaborative research environment such as joint writing and research projects.
Submit a number of journal articles and respond to referees comments.
Write research outputs, which might additionally include book chapters, policy briefs and reports.
Lead and contribute to the preparation of presentations at national/international conferences or seminars to disseminate research findings.
Read academic papers, journals and textbooks and attend conferences to keep abreast of developments.
Keep in regular contact with the line manager, including regular team meetings in person and via online communications.
Coordinate and liaise with other members of the project team (when necessary).
Plan own research schedule and workload within the wider project framework identifying milestones and objectives.
Undertake mandatory online training required for members of The School of Education.
Uphold the highest standards of ethics and research integrity.
Organise and support the delivery of an agreed dissemination strategy.
As a member of staff you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.
Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria

Essential or desirable

Stage(s) assessed at

Have a good honours degree in the social sciences, arts or humanities.

Essential

Application/interview

Have a PhD OR equivalent experience of independent research/scholarship/writing in the area of disability

Essential

Application/interview

Experience with secondary data analysis (especially qualitative data analysis)

Essential

Application/interview

Knowledge of the academic literature on anti-ableist and antidisablist practice.

Essential

Application/interview

Previous experiences of and commitments to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the university sector

Essential

Application/interview

A track record of writing for publication

Essential

Application/interview

Experience of working well as part of a team and taking responsibility for delivering a specific role.

Essential

Application/interview

Excellent organisational skills; such as time management, decision making, planning, prioritising, attention to detail etc.

Essential

Application/interview

Evidence of planning one’s own future research and scholarship activities.

Desirable

Application/interview

Evidence of writing in different formats (e.g. reports, journal articles, audio, film) to meet the needs of different audiences (e.g. academics, policymakers, practitioners and wider public)

Desirable

Application/interview

Further Information

Grade

Salary

£38,784-£47,389

Work arrangement

Full-time

Duration

1/8/2026 - 29/7/2028 (24 months from start date)

Line manager

Professor Rebecca Lawthom

Direct reports

n/a

Our website

https://sheffield.ac.uk/education

For informal enquiries about this job contact [email protected]

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in August-September. This will consist of an interview and presentation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage in early September. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact [email protected].

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision ().

What we offer

A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
Generous pension scheme.
A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways
A range of generous family-friendly policies
- paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
- access to menopause support in the workplace
- paid time off and support for fertility treatment
- and more

We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.

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