Senior Research Assistant
Economics,Social Sciences and Social Care,Sociology,Social Policy,Politics and Government
Short info about job
Company: Manchester Metropolitan University
Department: Policy Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU)
Salary: £25,298 to £28,452 (Grade 6)
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1573 1739654
Fax: +44-1381 7284179
E-mail: N\A
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Detail information about job Senior Research Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy
Department:
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.