Research Fellow in Communities & Education

Research Fellow in Communities & Education Job Description Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated research associate to join our team to support the delivery of a Leverhulme Trust-funded project titled 'The Horror of Place-based Harms' that explores extra-familial harms experienced by young people outside the family home and how these places can be better understood and made safer.

The post holder will take a leading role in designing and delivering participatory workshops with young people, applying creative research methodologies within a collaborative and supportive team, and conduct interviews with professionals and community members.

They will join a collaborative interdisciplinary team comprising academics from Social Geography, Childhood Studies, English Literature and Arts and Design; a doctoral researcher; and an advisory board of practitioners and creative professionals.

The post holder will work both autonomously and as part of the broader team, contributing to research delivery and dissemination, including writing for publication. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful candidate will be required to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD and have demonstrable specialist expert knowledge in a relevant discipline such as Youth Work, Social Work, Geography, Sociology, Education or Anthropology.

Benefits and Working Conditions

The University offers competitive benefits including pension schemes, flexible working arrangements, generous holiday entitlement, and more.

Location

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne (Coach Lane Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7XA, GB) and London. The role offers flexible hours and location options where possible.

Application Deadline

Apply Before: 05/07/2026, 10:59 PM.