Creative research Work, Jobs (with Salaries)

Creative Manchester Research Associate (maternity leave cover)
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Research Associates in Photo-Biocatalysis
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
13d
Content & Research Intern (Corporate Intelligence)
Cleartrace Consultants Ltd —Remote
- £152.83 - £475.28 a year
- Remote
- Internship
Quick apply
7d
Freelance Creative Researcher & Interview Producer
Rich Mix —London
- £200 a day
- Temporary
- In-person
Quick apply
7d
Investigative Journalist & Content Creator (London)
Billion Media Limited —London
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Senior Research Associate (Media and Popular Culture)
Manchester Metropolitan University —Manchester
- £41,064 - £47,389 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- Life insurance
9d
Media Researcher for Tech PR Agency (Fully Remote)
Sonus PR —London
- £20,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
Quick apply
Data Scientist - Market Research / Brand Health Tracking
Ipsos —London
- Data analysis skills
- Machine learning
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Assistant Professor in Creative Computing
University of Southampton —Southampton
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
5d
Research Engineer - Graphics
SpAItial —London
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Marketing - Market Insights Lead (Research)
B2C2 —London
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
Senior Art Director, Brand Innovation Lab
Amazon Online UK Limited —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Presentation skills
- Time management
9d
Applied Scientist, Advertising
Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited —London
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Java
- Master's degree
UX Visual Designer, Amazon Advertising - Brand Innovation Lab
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —London
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- HTML
8d
Business Content Coordinator
Procurement Leaders LTD UK —London
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Business Content Coordinator
World 50 Group —London
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Senior Manager, Research (Marketing – Digital)
Liverpool Football Club —Street
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Data analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
8d
Technical Marketing Intern (Analytics, Research & Automation)
Outpost Technologies —London
- Full-time
- JavaScript
- APIs
- Python
Quick apply
7d
Communications & Marketing Lead
Latent Labs —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
12h
Professor in Marketing
University of Greenwich —Greenwich
- £69,488 - £82,935 a year
- Call to connect
- University
- Teaching
9h

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Creative Manchester Research Associate (maternity leave cover)

The University of Manchester -
Manchester

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Job details

Full-time
£37,694 - £46,049 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Communication skills

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: [email protected]

General enquiries and administrative support
[email protected]

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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