Senior Research Assistant (Quantitative) in Manchester

Manchester Metropolitan University is proud to partner with Nuffield Health to deliver impactful research in health, wellbeing and behaviour change. This strategic collaboration supports the University’s Road to 2030 strategy and brings together academic expertise and real-world healthcare delivery to improve outcomes at scale. Based within the Institute of Sport, the team works across disciplines to design, evaluate and implement innovative health and wellbeing interventions. The partnership offers a dynamic and supportive research environment, with opportunities to collaborate with leading academics, practitioners and external stakeholders. It is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to expand our research portfolio and translate evidence into meaningful practice across the UK.

We are seeking a motivated Senior Research Assistant (Quantitative) to support the delivery of collaborative research projects within the Manchester Metropolitan and Nuffield Health Partnership. The role will focus on quantitative data collection, analysis and interpretation, alongside supporting the development of research proposals, ethics applications and dissemination of findings. You will work closely with academic colleagues and stakeholders, contributing to project reporting, publications and presentations, while helping to ensure research is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timelines. The post is full‑time and fixed term until 31 December 2027 and will involve occasional travel to partner sites across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their research career within a high‑impact applied research setting.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive researcher with strong quantitative skills and a keen interest in health and wellbeing or behaviour change research. You will hold a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline and have experience of conducting quantitative research, including data collection, analysis and interpretation. You will be confident using statistical software and research tools and able to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences. Experience of contributing to research proposals, ethics applications and academic publications would be advantageous. You will be highly organised, able to manage your own workloads and work collaboratively within a team, using initiative and problem‑solving skills to support the successful delivery of research projects.

If you would like to apply, please consider the essential criteria in the job description and provide us with a CV that demonstrates your suitability for the role. For informal enquiries please contact Sarah Heaton at s.heaton@mmu.ac.uk.

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.