Quantitative Research Fellow: #BeeWell
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Job reference: HUM-031605 Salary: £47,389-£51,753 (7.1-7.4) per annum depending on relevant experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Humanities Location: Oxford Road Employment type: Fixed Term Division/Team: Education Hours Per Week: Full time FTE Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 10/07/2026 Contract Duration: Fixed term from 01/09/2026 to 30/08/2027 School/Directorate: School of Environment, Education & Development We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Quantitative Research Fellow. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with the project lead (Humphrey) and funder (David Gregson of the Gregson Family Foundation) to finalise and translate the funder's proposed research strands into actionable statistical analysis plans that can be applied to the #BeeWell dataset, within a dynamic and inclusive environment. You will be responsible for: Performing statistical analyses of the #BeeWell dataset under the direction of the project lead (Humphrey) Prepare outputs relating to said analyses: Regular verbal updates and periodic written updates for the funder Accessible, non-technical evidence briefings and/or blogs (audience: project partners) Articles for peer-reviewed academic journals (audience: research community) About You We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate: Essential Criteria: Holds a PhD in a relevant field (e.g. psychology, education) Substantial experience working on projects in education, psychology or a related field which involve the management and analysis of large, complex datasets (e.g., cohort studies) Proven skills in advanced quantitative data analysis (e.g. hierarchical linear modelling, structural equation modelling) Advanced skills in use of statistical analysis packages such as R, Stata and/or MPlus Desirable Criteria: Experience of working within, or in close partnership with, policy-making bodies, government departments, and/or non-governmental organisations Experience of applying quantitative research to influence policy We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications. Our benefits include: Generous employer contribution pension 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure Ride to work and EV car scheme available For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits . You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here . We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy . Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews Name: Niel Humphrey Email: neil.humphrey@manchester.ac.uk General enquiries and administrative support recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk Technical and job portal support https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home Applications close at midnight on the closing date. £47,389 to £51,753 per annum depending on relevant experience
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