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About the role
The Department of Social Sciences and Law are recruiting for a Senior Research Assistant to support the Principal Investigators, Dr. Hannah Wishart and Associate Professor Helen Williams on a police charging project in the Northeast of England.
This is a funded research project supported by the British Academy and Leverhulme titled ‘Police Charging Decisions of Children and Diversion: Impact of Age and Immaturity on Decision-making’. The project investigates how the police use their discretion when deciding whether to charge young offenders aged 10-17 years who have committed offences. The role will involve qualitative data analysis of police case files and survey data.
What you can bring
The successful candidate will have experience in interpreting and analyzing qualitative data from case files and surveys to identify key themes. You will hold an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in law or a relevant discipline and be working towards a PhD in law or criminal justice.
What we can offer you
Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.
* Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
* Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
* Access to our 'My Lifestyle Benefits Platform', where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
* Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
* Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.
Equality, diversity & inclusion
We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.
Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.
Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.
The closing date for applications is Friday 28th February (23.59 GMT).
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