Research Associate (longitudinal survey methodology) - (8872)

Established in 2007, the Policy Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU) at Manchester Metropolitan University is a multi-disciplinary team of researchers working across all social science disciplines. 

The main purpose of this role is to undertake research on the Horizon 2020 project GUIDEPREP which is a Research Infrastructure Preparatory Phase grant supporting Growing Up In Digital Europe (GUIDE), the first pan European cohort study measuring child and youth wellbeing across Europe.

GUIDE survey research data will, in the future, enhance child wellbeing policy making across Europe. You will join a team of multi-disciplinary researchers, led by Prof Pollock, using a range of innovative methods to establish GUIDE.

The role will involve a variety of research tasks including, developing the GUIDE questionnaires and fieldwork processes. The post holder will also support the broader team in other aspects of the GUIDE project as appropriate.

The appointee will contribute to the disseminate of research findings through relevant journals, conferences, and seminars, in order to further GUIDE and PERU's standing in the research community and contribute to the development of new substantive findings in the field of child wellbeing.

An interest in using survey evidence to support child wellbeing policy is essential.  While it is an advantage to be able to analyse longitudinal survey data, this is not an essential criteria for this post.

If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you. 

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.     

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.     

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.     

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.