Research Assistant

University of Greater Manchester – Vice Chancellor's Office Administration

Location: Bolton Campus (inc. Queens and Greater Manchester Business School)

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 24 Months

We are seeking a collaborative and detail-focused cohort of Research Assistants to work with academic colleagues across our Schools, on a range of research projects linked to our REF 2029 submission. You will be involved in every stage of the research process—from preparing ethics applications and reviewing literature to gathering information, working with data, and helping to prepare findings for publication.

Candidates are asked to specify in their application which of our priority areas they wish to apply for (up to a maximum of 3):

• Health/Medicine
• Psychology/Education
• Engineering/Computing
• Arts / Creative Technologies
• Business
• International/Law

Your role will include:

• Gathering and working with research data using relevant methods and software (e.g., SPSS, RStudio, NVivo).
• Reviewing and summarising academic literature.
• Helping to draft research papers and preparing data for repositories and REF submission.
• Assisting with project organisation, record keeping, and finance processes.
• Sharing research results within and beyond the University.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a degree in a relevant subject (postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience desirable).
• Bring skills in designing studies, collecting and working with data, and drafting research outputs—including statistics.
• Have knowledge of current topics, approaches, and ethical practice in the relevant field.
• Are confident using IT tools and research databases.
• Enjoy working with others and building positive relationships.
• Can manage tasks carefully, meet agreed timelines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Are committed to equality, diversity, and continuous learning.
• Are AI literate.
• Have knowledge of REF2029 and related processes.
• Have skills in using research tools such as SPSS, Nvivo, Qualtrics.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer. For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

The University of Bolton strives to achieve equality of opportunity.

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 22 September 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 07 October 2025