Research Assistant

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Manchester seeks an experienced individual for a full-time data analysis role focusing on Adult Social Care data. The project, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, investigates services' inequalities and offers opportunities for publication. Candidates should have research experience and strong data analysis skills. The position starts on 1 March 2026, and hybrid arrangements may be considered.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in handling routine administrative data.
• Knowledge of adult social care data systems.
• Ability to work under supervision on analytical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Adult Social Care data under supervision.
• Collaborate with researchers and present findings.
• Co-author scientific publications.

Skills

Data analysis

Research experience

Collaboration

Job description

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate, knowledgeable and experienced in research, using routine administrative data to work under supervision, with routinely collected Adult Social Care data with a local authority. Funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the project is investigating inequalities in reablement services in Manchester, in partnership with the data and intelligence team at Manchester City Council.

The post-holder is expected to analyse the data, collaborating with other researchers. They will present the progress and findings from the work in reports and meetings and there will be opportunities to co-author high-quality scientific publications.

The post is available full-time, from 1 March 2026 for 13 months.

What you will get in return

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail].

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

For enquiries on vacancy, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Dr Paul Clarkson
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Telephone: [phone]

General enquiries

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Please quote reference BMH-030674

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.