We are seeking to recruit a Research Associate to undertake research and project management duties for the 5-year GENERATE project (an ERC/UKRI Consolidator grant, see https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/ukri-award-the-university-of-manchester-17m-to-investigate-gendered-energy-inequalities/ ).

The appointee will be tasked with ensuring that the project is progressing in line with anticipated schedules and deliverables, while liaising with relevant partners and stakeholders. The Research Associate will undertake, in the main, quantitative data collection and analysis (primarily using national censuses, customised surveys, multivariate statistical models, social network analysis) on gender and energy inequalities, with a focus on the Western Balkans. The post holder will also be tasked with preparing and writing project reports, peer-reviewed publications and follow-on funding applications, in addition to undertaking non-academic dissemination activities linked to the project.

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 People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk .

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Saska Petrova

Email: saska.petrova@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

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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.