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School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences
Centre for Research in Social Policy
The Centre is seeking a researcher to join its influential Minimum Income Standard (MIS) team, whose work is used to set the UK Living Wage and inform public policy debate and charitable practice.
The post holder will take part in a range of mainly qualitative research projects. As part of the team researching what you need for a minimum standard of living, this will involve helping to run focus groups with members of the public, including some with specific groups such as disabled people. The job is also likely to involve in-depth interviews exploring the experiences of people on low incomes. The Centre has a steady flow of new projects commissioned by a variety of funders, and the team must always adapt to new challenges as they arise.
We are looking for someone who can not only carry out fieldwork, but also play a part in analysing and writing up results and relating them to public policy. This will require the ability to undertake numerical analysis of findings related to income, and therefore someone who is comfortable with numbers and spreadsheets.
The role would suit an early-career researcher with experience of qualitative research, a strong analytical mind, a genuine interest in social policy and above all the adaptability and imagination required to take up new challenges and work as part of a team.
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Donald Hirsch, Director, Centre for Research in Social Policy, by email at: d.b.hirsch@lboro.ac.uk.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 22 March 2016.
Interviews will be held on 13 April 2016.
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