The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students from the Department of Sociology (and Criminology), to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
This project investigates how artificial intelligence shapes the dynamics of online dating. From recommendation algorithms to conversational chatbots, AI is increasingly embedded in dating platforms, influencing how people connect, communicate and form relationships.
Successful applicants will help design interview guides or surveys, and assist with participant recruitment. Data will be collected by the researcher(s), but the RA may assist with organising data and identifying themes and patterns in user experiences. They may also help with writing literature reviews, and have the opportunity to contribute to academic outputs and public engagement.
Dates: April/May 2026 - July 2026
Hours of Work: Approximately 5 hours per week (up to a total of 60 hours)
What skills would a student expect to gain from the internship?
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
- Data collection
- Time management
- Digital literacy
- Communication
- Critical thinking
Please Note - As part of the 2026 Sociology Internship offering, priority will be given to Level 5 & 6 students who have specified in the Careers Registration survey (this is completed during enrolment and cannot be changed at this time) that they have had no work experience in the last 12 months and would like some on campus work or a short work placement and those who have not worked via Jobs4Students previously. However, applications are welcomed from all students meeting the criteria below.
Students are only eligible to undertake one Sociology Internship.