TECHNICAL SPECIALIST (RESEARCH STATISTICS) / RESEARCH TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL (RESEARCH STATISTICS)

Manchester Metropolitan University is investing in its research capabilities like never before. This is your opportunity to join at a formative moment, helping shape the technical foundation of a major new research centre. You’ll be part of a welcoming and forward-thinking team committed to enabling high-impact research through digital innovation.
We are launching an ambitious new Centre for Digital Data Research to harness the power of digital data in driving world-class, socially responsible research. This cross-disciplinary centre will combine academic and technical expertise with advanced computing capabilities to enable research at scale – from the processing of large, complex data sets to the training and deployment of cutting-edge AI models.
To support this exciting new centre, we are seeking a Research Statistician to play a critical role in data analysis and validation using appropriate methodologies. You will work closely with researchers, fellow team members within Technical Services and our colleagues in Information Technology & Digital to ensure key research projects have support in data analysis. Your expertise will help underpin the University’s ambition to become a leader in digital and data-driven research.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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.
Recruitment Agencies: The University has engaged an approved list of recruitment agencies to support the recruitment of its vacancies from time to time. The University does not accept speculative applications from recruitment agencies outside of this list

• Technical Specialist (Research Statistics): Grade 7 £35,116 to £39,355
• Research Technical Professional (Research Statistics): Grade 8 £40,497 to £46,73