Research Assistant - PACE project

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University invites applications for a Research Assistant position to support the PACE project, a collaboration with The Insights Family. The role involves academic research, data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, interviews, reporting and recommendations.

Based at MMU with occasional travel to The Insights Family in Manchester City Centre. Open to current Manchester Met students in the UK, the role runs from 2 November to 22 December.

Qualifications

• Honours qualification (or equivalent) in marketing, digital marketing, or related field, OR with a focus on Data Analytics or Information Technology.
• Ability to undertake research by preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and/or field work.
• Ability to use initiative, creativity and judgement to develop appropriate approaches in order to further research.
• Sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge to work within an established research team.
• Experience of data collection.
• Experience of presenting and communicating complex information to a range of audiences, both orally and in writing.
• Experience of prioritising work independently and as part of a team in order to deliver individual and team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritise work within the research project framework to achieve objectives.
• Conduct literature and database searches using standard techniques and methods.
• Write up results and prepare for presentation to research team and stakeholders.
• Contribute to production of research reports and publications.
• Develop techniques to facilitate research and resolve deadlines issues.
• Deliver academic research and analyse data to support system design for personalisation.
• Review and refine Python code and JavaScript schemas if capable.
• Contribute to final project reporting and strategic planning.
• Present research to team and publish in journals or conferences.
• Engage with partnerships and networks to share findings and enhance university reputation.
• Ensure quality assurance procedures align with university standards.
• Collaborate on research development and future directions.
• Participate as a team member with other research students.
• Deliver analysis and reporting as part of broader project goals.

Skills

Marketing / Digital marketing

Data analytics

Research methods

Communication skills

Project prioritisation

Education

Honours degree in marketing/digital marketing/related field

Tools

Python

JavaScript

Job description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role., The Faculty of Business and Law is seeking a Research Assistant to support the PACE project, a collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University and The Insights Family, a market research company. The project involves research to support the design of a system that personalises content on The Insights Family's digital portal for its subscribers. It aims to contribute to the development of personalisation through the use of schemas. The main purpose of this role is to provide research support to colleagues working on the project by assisting with research data collection and analysis, and the dissemination of findings to appropriate research groups and project contacts. You will conduct academic research and analyse data provided by The Insights Family, engage with stakeholders and contribute to interviews, reporting and recommendations. If technically capable, you may also support the review and refinement of Python code and JavaScript schemas. You will be employed and supported by a team of academic experts from the University and based at Manchester Met, with occasional travel to The Insights Family's offices in Manchester city centre. Dates: 2 November - 22 December,

• Plan and prioritise own work and resources, within research project framework, in order to determine the most effective way to achieve agreed research objectives.
• Conduct literature and database searches using standard techniques and methods.
• Write up results of own research and prepare for presentation to research team and relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
• Use initiative and judgement to develop appropriate techniques in order to facilitate research work and resolve problems affecting the achievement of objectives and deadlines.
• Deliver academic research and analyse data provided by The Insights Family to support the design of a system that personalises content on its subscriber portal.
• If technically capable, review and refine Python code and JavaScript schemas.
• Contribute to final project reporting and strategic planning.

Liaison and Networking

• Present research to the team and in appropriate articles for publication, such as academic/professional journals or conferences.
• Participate in internal and external partnerships and networks in order to aid the dissemination of research findings, to share best practice, and to enhance the reputation of the University.

Service Provision

• Proactively and effectively engage with quality assurance procedures to ensure that University standards are upheld.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues on research development and future direction.

Team Working

• Actively participate as a member of the research team, working with fellow research students

Other activities

• Delivering academic research and analysis of data provided by Insights Family as part of a wider project to design a system to personalise content on a digital portal for subscribers to the Insights Family market research company.
• If technically capable, potentially reviewing and refining python code and javascript schemas.
• Employed and supported by a team of academic experts from the University, you will be based at MMU with occasional travel to the Insights Family in Manchester City Centre.
• Ensuring successful stated project outcomes and compliance with MMU and insights Family
• Stakeholder engagement and interviews.
• Final reporting and strategic planning

Miscellaneous

• You have a legal duty, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure that you do not endanger yourself or anyone else by your acts or omissions. In addition, you must cooperate with the University on health and safety matters and must not interfere or misuse anything provided for health, safety and welfare purposes.
• You are responsible for applying the University's Equal Opportunities Policy in your own area of responsibility and in your general conduct.
• You have a responsibility to promote high levels of customer care within your own areas of work.
• Such other relevant duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be assigned by the Manager in agreement with you. Such agreement should not be unreasonably withheld.
• You have the responsibility to engage with the University's commitment to Environmental Sustainability in order to reduce its waste, energy consumption and carbon footprint.
• You have the responsibility to engage with the University's commitment to delivering value for money services that optimise the use of resources and therefore should consider this when undertaking all duties and aspects of your role.
• Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

This role is only open to current Manchester Met students who meet the criteria below:

Essential

• An honours qualification (or equivalent experience) in marketing, digital marketing, or a related field, OR with a focus on Data Analytics or Information Technology.
• Ability to undertake research by preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and/or field work.
• Ability to use initiative, creativity and judgement to develop appropriate approaches in order to further research.
• Possess sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge to work within an established research team.
• Experience of data collection
• Experience of presenting and communicating complex information to a range of audiences, both orally and in writing
• Experience of prioritising work independently and as part of a team in order to deliver individual and team objectives

Desirable

• Knowledge of personalisation in digital systems for users, including an understanding of some relevant research methods and techniques in the area.
• Knowledge of python and javascript
• Experience working in real-world settings through employment or projects whilst studying in academia.