Research Assistant – ‘Becoming Dad’

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1097153


University of Warwick


16/06/2025


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1 day a week (Monday-Wednesday). Exact working day/hours will be discussed with the successful candidate


Not Applicable

Pay


£16.23


£1.96

Description

Role

The Department of Education Studies is recruiting a Research Assistant to support a new research study: ‘Becoming dad: exploring the concept of patrescence in postpartum fathers.’ The study is funded by the British Academy and is in collaboration with the organisation Dad Matters. It will be the first empirical study of patrescence in the UK and will capture the in-depth experiences of new dads and professionals who work with fathers during the first 1001 days of their child’s life.

The role is particularly suited to Postgraduate Research students undertaking qualitative research in the fields of education, applied sociology, psychology (or any other related discipline). However candidates with a relevant masters degree and research experience will be considered.

Informal enquiries are welcomed. Please email the Project Lead, Dr Emma Langley (e.langley.1@warwick.ac.uk).

Duties and responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to assist with the preparation and execution phases of the project. Duties will include:

  • Preparing the ethics application and associated documentation
  • A rapid review of the academic literature
  • Recruitment of participants
  • Conducting online qualitative interviews
  • Processing interview transcripts and data analysis

Skills and experience

Essential:

  • Postgraduate qualification in education or a relevant field (e.g., applied sociology,  psychology)
  • Experience of conducting qualitative interviews and data analysis
  • A high level of autonomous working capabilities, including with regard to reviewing literature
  • Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of topics related to fatherhood, paternal mental health, or parenting

Location
On campus desirable / hybrid working would be considered

Additional information
Job closing date - Midnight 04.06.25

Interview date - TBC
Job starting date - Early-mid June

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