Job Description

A Research Associate is required to work, directed by Dr Caroline Miles, in the Department of Criminology, University of Manchester [UoM].


The project starts on 1 November 2025 and the contract is until 31 October 2026. The Research Associate will be based in the Department of Criminology, in the School of Social Sciences.


This project aims to examine road safety through a gendered lens to explore the unique barriers faced by women road users (in vehicles, as drivers and passengers, as pedestrians, on two wheels), to understand the inequalities faced by women road users and the challenges they face around the current and future use of roads. The project aims to identify ways to improves safety and confidence for women roads users and to reduce the number of women injured and killed on the roads across Greater Manchester.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.


Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here


Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.


Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.


Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Caroline Miles


Email: caroline.miles@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.