The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
The main purpose of this role is to support the project "Extreme Heat and Mental Health Service Pathways in Urban Settings" through systematic review and evidence synthesis activities. You will assist with study screening, data extraction, quality assessment, and preparation of research outputs, contributing to research on climate change, mental health, health inequalities, and climate adaptation.
Dates: December 2026 – March 2027
Hours: Approximately 4-6 hours per week (up to 120 hours in total, flexible according to project requirements).
Location: Hybrid (campus and remote working)
Key Tasks
Research Activities
• Assist with systematic review activities, including title/abstract screening and full-text screening using Covidence.
• Extract and record data from eligible studies using a standardised data extraction form.
• Assist with the quality appraisal of included studies using established critical appraisal tools.
• Maintain accurate screening records and assist with study tracking throughout the review process.
• Support the development of evidence summaries and tables for the conceptual framework and theory of change.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, publications, dissemination materials, and other project outputs, where feasible and within the allocated hours.
• Organise and manage study data, references, and research records in accordance with project procedures.
• Plan and prioritise work effectively to meet agreed project deadlines and milestones.
• Use initiative and judgement to develop appropriate techniques in order to facilitate research work and resolve problems affecting the achievement of objectives and deadlines.
Liaison and Networking
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator and other project collaborators.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to discussions on project progress and findings.
• Support dissemination and engagement activities as required.
Service Provision
• Proactively and effectively engage with quality assurance procedures to ensure that University standards are upheld.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues on research development and future direction.
Team Working
• Work collaboratively as part of the project team.
• Communicate progress and any challenges affecting project delivery in a timely manner.
• Support a collaborative and inclusive research environment.
• Actively participate as a member of the research team, offering general help and guidance to others and PhD students who may be assisting with the research project.
• Attend Faculty, Department and Programme meetings/boards as appropriate to proactively contribute to decision making.
Miscellaneous
You have a legal duty, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure that you do not endanger yourself or anyone else by your acts or omissions. In addition, you must cooperate with the University on health and safety matters and must not interfere or misuse anything provided for health, safety and welfare purposes.
You are responsible for applying the University’s Equal Opportunities Policy in your own area of responsibility and in your general conduct.
You have a responsibility to promote high levels of customer care within your own areas of work.
You are expected to co-operate with the PDR process, engaging in the setting of objectives in order to assist in the monitoring of performance and the development of the individual.
Such other relevant duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be assigned by the Manager in agreement with you. Such agreement should not be unreasonably withheld.
You may be required to undertake a specific Health & Safety role, commensurate with your grade, to support the University in meeting its statutory Health & Safety obligations. This could include acting as a DSE Assessor, First Aider, Fire Marshall or Departmental Safety Co-ordinator. The allocation of such roles will be subject to the provision of appropriate training and assessment of competence.
You may, with reasonable notice, be required to work at any of the Manchester Metropolitan University sites.
You have the responsibility to engage with the University’s commitment to Environmental Sustainability in order to reduce its waste, energy consumption and carbon footprint.
You have the responsibility to engage with the University’s commitment to delivering value for money services that optimise the use of resources and therefore should consider this when undertaking all duties and aspects of your role.