Medicalising Immigration Detention Researcher

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Client:

University of Oxford

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

8

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

The project is already underway, and the Research Assistant will play a vital role in both data collection and analysis, assisting in the gathering of qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources. This will involve conducting systematic literature reviews, analysing policy documents, and working with statistical data using SPSS and qualitative data using NVivo. The role will also support fieldwork activities, including interviews with key stakeholders such as migrants, former detainees, health professionals, NGOs, and policymakers. Additionally, the post holder will contribute to the preparation of research outputs, including journal articles, reports, and public engagement materials such as policy briefs.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Candidates should hold a first degree in criminology, sociology, socio-legal studies, public health, migration studies, or human rights, together with some relevant experience.
2. Working toward a doctorate in criminology, sociology, socio-legal studies, public health, migration studies, or human rights.
3. Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods (using SPSS and/or NVivo), including conducting literature reviews, focus groups, or interviews.
4. Ability to manage own research and administrative activities.
5. Familiarity with issues related to immigration detention, human rights, public health, or state violence.
6. Experience in conducting fieldwork, especially in sensitive research areas such as migration or detention, and contributing to research publications is desirable.

This post is part-time, 0.5 FTE and fixed term for 18 months. The postholder will be based at the Centre for Criminology, Faculty of Law, St Cross Building, St Cross Road, Oxford, OX1 3UL.

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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom