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.  

Appointment Details 

We are offering this appointment as one of two roles: 

• Technical Specialist (Research Statistics): Grade 7 £35,116 to £39,355 
• Research Technical Professional (Research Statistics): Grade 8 £40,497 to £46,735 

You will: 

• Lead the design, development, and optimisation of methodologies for identifying patterns, interpreting data, and formulating solutions to research questions. 
• Work collaboratively with academic researchers, software engineer, Technical Services and IT colleagues to aid statistical analysis of large datasets to facilitate impactful research. 
• Ensure the data ethics and privacy regulations for responsible data handling and research. Be responsible for data cleaning, handling missing values, and transforming data for analysis. 
• Champion best practices in data governance & security, 
• Contribute to the strategic planning, ensuring alignment with the University's digital research ambitions. 
• Be familiar with Linux Operating Systems. 

You will bring: 

• Proven experience in designing and statistical data analysis and visualisation. 
• A strong understanding of modern statistical methodologies and experimental design and power analysis. 
• Skilled in required programming languages such as R and Python. 
• A commitment to best practices in data security, governance, and analysis of large data sets. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical colleagues, researchers, and wider stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver impactful solutions. 

Why Join Us? 

We have a first-class career structure for our Technical Services colleagues (https://www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/story/university-launches-educational-and-research-promotional-pathways). Our offer enhances the visibility, career development and potential of our technical professional, fostering their growth within our university. The Research Technical Professional (RTP) pathway is designed to attract, develop and retain technicians supporting and delivering research with impact. Those on this pathway can apply for promotion if they can demonstrate they meet technical and technology focused criteria.  

Apply Now 

To apply, please decide which of the two roles is right for you. The RTP role is on our new promotion pathway consisting of three roles, RTP I to III. Once on the pathway individuals can apply for promotion when they can evidence set criteria. Applicants who can't currently evidence the criteria can apply for the Technical Specialist role. We are committed to developing all our staff.  Once in post, Technical Specialists wishing to transfer onto the RTP promotion pathway can work with their line manager to develop the required evidence. If you would like more information about our new promotion pathways, please contact TSPromotions@mmu.ac.uk.

Please submit your CV with a cover letter detailing which role you are applying for and how you meet the selection criteria for your selected role. To have an informal chat about either role, please contact Morvarid Randjbar (m.randjbar@mmu.ac.uk).

We believe in working together, sharing knowledge and valuing everyone's contributions. Develop your skills, further your knowledge and be part of a team who are transforming lives, every single day!   

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.