Qualitative Fieldwork Research Associate

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a Research Associate to lead the project's qualitative fieldwork on a six-month fixed-term contract. The role involves designing interviews with food businesses, coordinating participants, and delivering analyses within timescales.

You will work under supervision to communicate findings to academia, policymakers and practitioners, contributing to an emerging policy-relevant area of research and enhancing your own research profile.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification or nearing completion.
• Experience in business studies or related field with independent research contributions.
• Proficient in qualitative interviewing and analysis.
• Knowledge of food systems, supply chains or sustainability.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with external organisations.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare interviews, recruit participants, and conduct and analyse interviews.
• Consolidate findings and communicate them to academic, policy and practitioner audiences via reports, presentations and journal articles.

Skills

Qualitative interviewing

Qualitative analysis

Research communication

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainability knowledge

Education

PhD or nearing completion

Job description

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a Research Associate to lead the project's qualitative fieldwork on a six-month fixed-term contract. The role involves designing interviews with food businesses, coordinating participants, and delivering analyses within timescales.

You will work under supervision to communicate findings to academia, policymakers and practitioners, contributing to an emerging policy-relevant area of research and enhancing your own research profile.