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Research Fellow in Early Years Education
University of Sheffield
- Faculty of Social Sciences - School of Education
Location:
Sheffield
Salary:
Grade 7.1 - 7.3
Hours:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:
15th March 2022
Closes:
28th March 2022
Job Ref:
UOS032325
Location:
 Sheffield (Remote working can be negotiated)
Contract 
From 1
st
July 2022 until 31
st
October 2023
Do you have a background in mixed methods evaluation? Are you keen to apply your methodological skills to address evidence-based intervention to reduce early inequality? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities?
The School of Education is seeking an experienced researcher who is confident in deploying a range of mixed methods in the social sciences. You will have a PhD (or equivalent research experience) in a subject area relating to psychology; education; applied health research; or social science.
You will work with Dr Anna Weighall and other team members on an exciting research project “A modelling and feasibility study of the Positive Early Childhood Education (PECE) programme”
funded by the Nuffield Foundation. PECE is underpinned by the evidence base of the world-renowned Triple P – Positive Parenting Programme - you can find out more about the PECE programme here: ****About the project
Early years (EY) education develops skills essential for school readiness, addressing inequalities resulting from early disadvantage. The PECE programme is designed to build EY workforce knowledge, confidence and skills and enhance early years’ educators’ self-efficacy in implementing strategies that promote children’s development, social competence and self-regulation. PECE is already being used in the UK, Australia, Canada and the USA, building on international studies. However, to support the ongoing development and implementation of PECE in the UK, a large-scale cluster randomised controlled trial is planned. This project represents the first steps in developing such an evaluation. There are three work packages: (1) generation of a logic model and programme theory for PECE, (2) feasibility study of PECE, (3) mixed methods process evaluation.
The successful applicant will work closely with the project team and be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project. The post will involve the planning, coordination, and completion of all stages of the project.
Responsibilities will include working with the project team and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of the project; engaging stakeholders to produce an intervention logic model and programme theory; recruitment of nursery settings; conducting observational assessments of children and educators and collecting, analysing and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative data.
You will have relevant experience of undertaking research in educational settings and/or in intervention development and evaluation. You must also have experience of undertaking qualitative and quantitative research. Knowledge and understanding of behaviour change theory and evidence-based frameworks would also be beneficial.
We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
Informal enquiries are welcomed.
Please contact Dr Anna Weighall at ****
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