Senior Research Assistant

Reference: T2-80261086-02

The Policy Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU) at Manchester Metropolitan University is a multi-disciplinary
team of evaluators, economists, sociologists and criminologists based in MMU's Sociology Department. We
work in the UK and Europe for clients and funders including UK government departments, local government,
the voluntary sector and the European Commission. What makes our work distinct is our emphasis on
methodological rigour. We work across sectors that include criminal justice, education, youth engagement
and radicalisation, welfare reform and social innovation.
Role
The post holder will provide research support to colleagues and support staff for projects in the Policy
Evaluation and Research Unit (www.mmuperu.co.uk) by assisting, and where necessary taking the lead, with
research data collection and analysis, and the dissemination of findings to appropriate groups related to the
project.
He/she will support the development of new areas in the fields of work that PERU undertakes.

Ideal Candidate
The post holder will possess a variety of research skills and experience ranging from the analysis of
quantitative data to the collection and analysis of interview data.

Grade and Salary Band:

Grade 6 25,023 to 28,143
--------------------------------------Advert closing date:
21 November 2016
--------------------------------------Location/City:
Manchester
--------------------------------------Contract type:
Fixed Term
--------------------------------------End date or duration:
2 Years

Fairness
Manchester Metropolitan
University is committed to
creating a diverse
environment where everybody
is treated with dignity, fairness
and respect. We welcome
applications from all potential
candidates.

Key Shortlisting Criteria

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Education

A post graduate degree, equivalent qualification

or substantial relevant experience, and evidence
of continuous professional development.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Education (Desirable)

A PhD in a relevant field

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Relevant Experience

Experience of:
# externally funded research
# data collection
#presenting and communicating complex
information to a range of audiences, both
orally and in writing
# prioritising work independently and as part of
a team in order to deliver individual and team
objectives
# supervising student work

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Relevant Software

Proficiency in the use of relevant software packages such as SPSS, STATA, Excel, Nvivo.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Research Abilities

Ability to undertake research by preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of
experiments and/or field work.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Research Ability

Ability to use initiative, creativity and judgement to develop appropriate approaches in order to
further research and scholarly activities.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Science Knowledge

Desirable - Knowledge of social science, including an understanding of relevant research

methods and
techniques in the area.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Science Knowledge

Possess sufficient breadth or depth of a range of social science subjects to work within an
established research team.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Special Requirements (Desirable)

There may be a requirement to travel overseas

in relation to some research projects

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