Research Associate - NW England Processional Mapping
Manchester Metropolitan University · Marlborough, South West
Research Associate - NW England Processional Mapping at Manchester Metropolitan University, based in Marlborough, South West. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Marlborough, South West
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 14 hours ago
- Closes
- 18 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Research Scientist
Reference https://recruitment.mmu.ac.uk/vacancies/14201/research-associate--nw-england-pro
About the role
- Date Posted: - 19 Oct 2026
- Company Name: - Jobs4Students
- Location: - 6 Great Marlborough Street
- Hourly Pay Rate: - £19.51 hourly pay + £2.35 per hour holiday pay
- Job Description: - 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 provide research support to colleagues and support staff for the NW England Processional Mapping by assisting, and where necessary taking the lead, with research data collection and analysis, and the dissemination of findings to appropriate groups related to the project.
Support the development of new areas in the field of processional mapping
Key Tasks Research Activities
GIS Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis and Visualisation
- Build on an existing database of historical and contemporary processions, parades, pilgrimages, marches, and other processional practices.
- Create GIS layers representing start and end points.
- Integrate spatial data from multiple sources such as open-source datasets, and local authority mapping.
- Produce high-quality maps and visualisations for research outputs, presentations, reports and public engagement activities.
Spatial Analysis
- Conduct spatial analyses of procession routes using ArcGIS Pro, or similar GIS software.
- Analyse relationships between processions and urban morphology, public space, heritage assets, transport networks, and community infrastructure.
- Examine temporal changes in routes and processional landscapes through comparative historical mapping.
- Identify spatial patterns and territorial relationships associated with processional culture.
Contribute to the interpretation of spatial findings within wider theories of place, mobility, heritage, ritual, cultural memory and leisure.
Plan and prioritise own day to day work and resources to achieve agreed research objectives, leading the work of small teams of research assistants and/or research students as required.
Undertake quality research and detailed analysis, and present findings to appropriate internal and external groups, such as research forums, conferences, or seminars, as required.
Write up results of own research and prepare for presentation to research team and relevant stakeholders.
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
Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through journals, conferences and seminars, in order to further the institution’s standing in the HE and research community.
Participate in the development of internal and external partnerships and networks in order to disseminate information, share best practice, generate income, establish opportunities for collaborative work, and to enhance the reputation of the University.
Work with partners and external agencies on collaborative projects that benefit both the department and the Faculty. Service Provision
Keep relevant stakeholders updated on progress, and be responsible for exploring their needs, and acting on feedback, in order to ensure that research delivers against their requirements.
Collaborate with senior academic staff to organise, manage and carry out appropriate research.
Respond to enquiries and requests for information from potential students, academic staff from other HE institutions, and relevant stakeholders, when required.
Proactively and effectively engage with quality assurance procedures to ensure that University standards are upheld.
Team Working
Actively participate as a member of the research team, providing mutual support to colleagues to achieve successful completion of projects.
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.
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 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. Dates: 2 November 2026 - 30 June 2027 Hours: 100 hours total over the course of the project, between 02 Nov 2026 - 30 June 2027. Location: Hybrid
Reference: https://recruitment.mmu.ac.uk/vacancies/14201/research-associate--nw-england-pro · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 18 Nov 2026 · Listed via Manchester Metropolitan University
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