The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

Overview

Main duties and responsibilities

• Be an active member of the ESRC Centre for Care team, attending and contributing to Centre activities and to Digital Care and Innovation team meetings. Collaborate effectively with colleagues, including those in partner universities and with social care, voluntary sector and industrial partners.
• Supporting a systematic review of the academic and grey literature on social care and digital technologies.
• Supporting the collection and analysis of qualitative data. This will involve coordinating interviews and focus groups, helping to recruit participants and ensure informed consent.
• Supporting the collection and analysis of (qualitative/mixed) survey data. This will involve disseminating a survey, and reviewing and sorting survey responses.
• Participation in collaborative analyses, using relevant analysis software (e.g. Nvivo, Qualtrics).
• Co-authoring of critical academic and/or policy outputs relating to digital care and ‘innovation’.
• Liaising closely, regularly, and in a timely manner with the research team, and relevant professional services staff throughout the project.
• Undertaking mandatory online training required for members of the Centre for Care and specialist forms of training as and when the project requires.
• Upholding the highest standards of ethics and research integrity.
• Comply with all Centre for Care reporting arrangements and contribute as required to data validation, auditing and quality requirements. Assist Co-Investigators to safeguard and preserve research data in agreed formats, working within the Centre for Care data management protocols.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place shortly after the closing date. This will consist of a presentation and interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage after the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact ssrfinance@sheffield.ac.uk. 

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Criminal record

A standard DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

Closing Date : 14/07/2025 

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.