Research Associate

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Metropolitan University Full time
About the Role

The Department of Sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University is a leading institution in the UK, boasting 85 members of staff and over 1,500 students across all levels. We deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Criminology, Sociology, and Social Policy, with a strong focus on applied, empirical social science.

Our Department is both teaching- and research-intensive, with a commitment to excellent, student-centred learning. We are nationally recognised for our innovative approach to quantitative methods and data literacy via our Q-Step Centre. In the REF21, we were rated top 15 for research power in both UoA20 and UoA21.

We are seeking a Research Associate (Grade 8) to join our Policy, Evaluation and Research Unit. The successful candidate will undertake applied quantitative and advanced statistical work on our growing portfolio of randomised controlled trials and quasi-experimental impact evaluations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, manage, and analyse randomised and quasi-experimental studies
  • Develop new study designs, write protocols, and statistical analysis plans
  • Manage and organise data flows, undertake advanced statistical analysis, and report findings
  • Collaborate with external partners and colleagues from across the university
About You

You will bring experience of working on pragmatic randomised field trials and/or quasi-experimental impact evaluations in the social sciences. You will have experience of bid-writing as part of a team and be able to demonstrate a track record of project management and effective communication with a range of stakeholders and collaborators.

You will have an interest in evidence-based intervention in the social sciences and be able to lead discrete areas of project work, co-ordinating effort and resources. You will also have an interest in applied social policy research, particularly in the fields of education, families and children, youth, employment, or crime and justice.

We are looking for a candidate with a doctoral level qualification, or a masters level qualification with additional equivalent experience. You will have significant research experience in the fields of experimental (pragmatic randomised controlled field trials) and/or quasi experimental design and analysis, in areas relating to social or economic policy, service design/delivery or practice.


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