Research Fellow in ESRC Connecting Generations CC)

We are delighted to welcome applications for a Research Fellow post within the ESRC Connecting Generations programme to examine fuller working lives and care provision for individuals in later life in the UK and internationally. 

ESRC Connecting Generations is a collaborative project between the long-established Centre for Population Change (University of Southampton, University of St Andrews, and University of Stirling), the University of Oxford Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, and the Resolution Foundation.  ESRC Connecting Generations aims to innovate in knowledge and understanding of intergenerational relations and population change. The Centre is led by Professor Jane Falkingham. For further details, see  https://www.cpc.ac.uk/ 

This project will (i) execute policy reviews on fuller working lives and on care provision for individuals in later life in the UK and internationally, (ii) examine trends in employment and caring responsibilities in mid-life, and (iii) conduct qualitative research to better understand decisions regarding labour force participation and care provision, and the role of social and economic factors. A variety of data sources including individual level data from the English Longitudinal Study (ELSA) and the Survey of Health Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) will be used for the quantitative research. 

This research position will be based in the Department of Gerontology within the Faculty of Social Sciences, where Professors Evandrou and Vlachantoni are based. You will be part of a supportive group including other project Researchers, the CPC Research Manager and Knowledge Exchange team, and other Faculty members, within the Department of Gerontology at the University of Southampton, as well as other Departments and partner institutions.  

To be successful in the role you will have, or will be close to completing, a PhD (or equivalent professional qualifications) with a background in social policy and strong quantitative and qualitative research methods skills in a relevant discipline (e.g. gerontology, social policy); have knowledge and expertise in quantitative data analysis; be skilled in the use of e.g. STATA, SPSS or other data analysis software and NVivo; have the ability to plan and organise work independently and as part of a team; and have the ability to write research presentations and papers for peer review publication. 

The research fellow post is full-time fixed term for 22 months from the start date. Due to funding the latest start date is 1st June 2025. The contract end date can be no later than 31st March 2027.

The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities in the workplace. 

Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Maria Evandrou, email: maria.evandrou@soton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 11 Apr 2025

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,130 to £40,497 Per annum Full Time Fixed Term until 31/03/2027