Research Fellow
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£40,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2115 (82% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £40,400, and Queen's University Belfast is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2162 (Other researchers, unspecified discipline). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2115 Social and humanities scientists Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £40,400 |
2162 Other researchers, unspecified discipline Also possible | £33,400 | £34,900 | £39,200 | £43,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About the Role
To be an active member of the School of Social Sciences Education and Social Work (SSESW) and the Centre for Evidence Based Youth Services, with a focus on developing novel participatory methods for engaging children and young people.
About the Person
The successful candidate mut have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:
- An upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) or a Masters degree in Criminology or Social Science.
- Have or be about to obtain* a PhD in a relevant subject (*must be obtained within 3 months of commencement of employment).
- Notable experience of working in partnership with statutory agencies (e.g., police, probation, education) OR communities within a research environment.
- Research experience working on a project that relates to youth violence, community violence, conflict and/or paramilitarism.
- Significant, relevant research experience in inquiry with individuals with complex needs and/or with communities.
- Experience in participatory and qualitative research designs and the analyses of qualitative data.
- Experience of communicating research to variety of audiences including the general public.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
Fixed-term contract (11 months or until 31 May 2027, whichever is soonest). Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
To view more information and to make an application please visit our website.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Social and humanities scientists (SOC 2115) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~12k in sample- Middle half £29,744–~46,592
- Median £38,168
- Minimum £41,700
- Going rate £40,400
- New entrant £33,400–36,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Queen's University Belfast holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2115 going rate of £40,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.