Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22xmsonormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;%22%3E%3Ca name=%22_Hlk170215506%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EFind out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.

durham.ac.uk/about-us/professional-services/human-resources/job-vacancies/why-join-us/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark:_Hlk170215506;%22%3EWhy Join Us?

• Information Page%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EW%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Department%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWe are one of the leading departments for education in the UK, recognised regionally, nationally and internationally for excellence in research, scholarship and teaching. As a large School, with almost 100 staff and over 900 students, we are home to a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community. We are 1st nationally for research impact (REF 2021), 2nd for Education in the Complete University Guide 2026 and 6th for Education in The Times Good University Guide 2026.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Role%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate, with particular emphasis on young people’s mental health and wellbeing. The research project is an Horizon funded 5 year study developing evidence-based mental health promotion models for young people in education, training, and work across Europe. The project is being led at Durham by Professor Aimee Quickfall, and runs from September 2026 to August 2031. You can find out more about the project on the dedicated website here: %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://support-y.eu%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3Ehttps://support-y.eu%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the co-creation, piloting and evaluation of mental health interventions for young people, including a web-based tool and face-to-face supportive interventions. Some international travel may be offered but is not compulsory. The successful applicant must be available to attend in person data-collection and meetings in Durham and the wider north of England on a regular basis.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThis is a full-time (100% FTE), fixed-term post for 32 months. The successful candidate will ideally be in post by 1 January 2027, with an end date of 31 August 2029.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKey responsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo undertake data collection with young people and other appropriate individuals and groups.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo assist with intervention activities, such as seminars and workshops and development of the web-based tool.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo assist with the development of research objectives and proposals.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. 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Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;%22%3Ehere%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDurham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;%22%3EOur collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;%22%3EAs a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct, At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;%22%3EWe welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role . %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EContact Information%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDepartment contact for academic-related enquiries%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EProfessor Aimee Quickfall, %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:aimee.quickfall@durham.ac.uk%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3Eaimee.quickfall@durham.ac.uk%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EContact information for technical difficulties when submitting your application%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EIf you encounter technical difficulties when using the online application form, we prefer you send enquiries by email.%26nbsp; Please send your name along with a brief description of the problem you’re experiencing to %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:e.recruitment@durham.ac.uk%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:#045FAB;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3Ee.recruitment@durham.ac.uk%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAlternatively, you may call 0191 334 6801 from the UK, or +44 191 334 6801 from outside the UK. This number operates during the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 Monday to Friday, UK time.%26nbsp; We will normally respond within one working day (Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays).%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EUniversity contact for general queries about the recruitment process%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3Ee.recruitment@durham.ac.uk%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EHow to Apply%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification below. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWhile some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESubmitting your application%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWe prefer to receive applications online. %26nbsp; We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat to Submit%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAll applicants are asked to submit:%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3Ea CV and cover letter which details your experience, skills, and achievements in meeting (or the potential to meet) the criteria set out below.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EA recent example of your academic writing – this could be an academic paper, a chapter of your thesis or other publication.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENext Steps%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EShort-listed candidates will be invited to attend an interview, either virtually or in person, and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. Interviews are expected to take place in or around November.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EIn the event that you are unable to attend in person on the date offered, it may not be possible to offer you an interview on an alternative date.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Ca name=%22_Hlk170222252%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPlease note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/governance/information-governance/privacy-notices/job-applicants/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark:_Hlk170222252;%22%3EJob Applicants/Potential Job Applicants
• Durham University%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark:_Hlk170222252;%22%3E which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWhen appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E Person Specification Essential Criteria: Qualifications A good first degree in education, psychology or other relevant subject. A PhD (or be close to submission) in a related subject. Experience Experience in conducting high quality academic research. Demonstrable ability to write material of a quality commensurate with publication in highly-ranked journals. Demonstrable ability to present research papers a t national co nferences and communicate complex information to specialists and within the wider academic community. Experience data collection, ideally with children and young people. Skills Demonstrable ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, including participating in research meetings. Ability to work independently on own initiative and to strict deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially with children and young people. Desirable Criteria
• Experience Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career. A track record of presenting research at conferences, symposia, or meetings, commensurate with stage of career. Demonstrable ability to develop research proposals and designs in collaboration with other academics. Experience of overseeing students with respect to the development of their practical/research skills e.g. acting as a demonstrator; supervising student projects/practicals. Experience in scaling up research and contextualisation of research findings to other jurisdictions/countries. Skills Demonstrable ability to plan and manage independent research. Please note that an Enhanced DBS certificate will be a requirement of this post.