About this role
We are seeking a part-time (0.08 FTE) fixed-term (until 31/10/26) Research Associate to work on creative journaling practice in perinatal health and wellbeing contexts by critically examining practitioner perspectives and experiences, including undertaking a detailed literature review and supporting qualitative data generation and analysis.
This project, led by Dr Jessica Bradley, Senior Lecturer in Literacies and Language in the School of Education and funded through a British Academy Leverhulme Trust Small Research Grant. It focuses on ‘Maternal Journal’ - an international, interdisciplinary arts and health movement established in 2017 - which provides spaces for mothers and birthing parents for creativity and connection, addressing an urgent need for those with mild to moderate mental health problems.
We are seeking candidates with a PhD, as well as experience of working with creative research methods, including data collection and analysis. As this role involves knowledge of research in creative health contexts, including maternal health and wellbeing, you will also need experience/knowledge of undertaking literature reviews for research projects.