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Creative Manchester Research Associate (maternity leave cover) - job post

The University of Manchester
4.2 out of 5 stars
Manchester M13 9PL•Hybrid work
£37,694 - £46,049 a year - Full-time
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Pay

  • £37,694 - £46,049 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Manchester M13 9PL•Hybrid work

Benefits

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  • Annual leave
  • Company pension

Full job description

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Creative Manchester (Maternity Cover). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary, impactfocused research within the Creative Manchester Research Platform, working across themes including creative industries, civic futures, and creativity, health and wellbeing. You will join a dynamic and inclusive research environment, engaging with academic colleagues, cultural institutions and community partners.

This is a fulltime, fixedterm post for 9 months from 1 September 2026, based at the University’s Oxford Road campus.

You will be responsible for:

  • Undertaking highquality research aligned to Creative Manchester themes, producing peerreviewed outputs
  • Supporting and contributing to collaborative research projects, including data analysis, reporting and grant development
  • Designing and delivering engagement activities that translate research into positive societal impact
  • Presenting research at conferences, seminars and public events
  • Building partnerships with cultural organisations, community groups and external stakeholders

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria :

  • A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
  • A developing track record of highquality research aligned to Creative Manchester themes
  • Experience of delivering impactful research activities beyond academia
  • Experience working with community groups, cultural organisations or external partners
  • Excellent organisational, communication and teamworking skills

Desirable Criteria :

  • Experience contributing to research grant applications or externally funded projects
  • Experience in interdisciplinary research environments

We value creativity, collaboration and a commitment to research that delivers realworld impact as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:
Generous employer pension contribution
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
Access to professional development and interdisciplinary research networks

For more information, please see
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/.
You can also find information on Flexible and Hybrid working here:
https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/people/current-staff/flexible-and-hybrid-working/.

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. Find out more from our Freedom of Speaking Policy:
https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=32905.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Dr Constance Smith
Email Address: constance.smith@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.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.

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