Confession Project Research Fellow, Part time (0.3 FTE), Fixed Term

University of Roehampton - School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Placed On: 13th February 2026

Closes: 5th March 2026

Job Ref: RU05032

Who we are

Now rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.

The Role

We are recruiting to the role of Research Fellow to join The Confession Project team. This is a great research opportunity to play a significant part in this 19 month investigation into confession practices within British churches and wider society, funded by the Susannah Wesley Foundation. Key responsibilities will include conducting the majority of the fieldwork, project administration and publicity, and contributing to project outputs.

The successful candidate will have skills and experience in a range of research methods, considerable familiarity with Christian practices in at least one Christian tradition, and will be committed to doing fieldwork as a theologian.

If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Dr Andrew Rogers at andrew.rogers@roehampton.ac.uk

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

Academic staff have access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and for RU7 and above, have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Our full range of benefits are available here.

The closing date for completed applications is: 5th March 2026

It is expected that interviews will be held on 20th March 2026.

You are encouraged to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close the role & interview before the dates stated above.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Candidates who apply for this role must already hold the legal right to work in the UK