Research Associate
COLLEGE OF MVLS SCHOOL OF HEALTH & WELLBEING
GRADE 7
Job Purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Research Associate to contribute to the Scottish Health and Wellbeing Improvement Research Network (SHINE) and the MRC-funded UK DATAMIND projects. The postholder will work with Dr Jo Inchley and other project staff within the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit and make a leading contribution to the collection, management, analyses and reporting of large-scale survey data and other school-based research. You will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and funding proposals. You will have excellent knowledge/skills in survey research and statistical analyses and a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues in adolescent mental health. This post is available full time until March 2026.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Take a leading role in the planning and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.
2. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
3. Establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/ School/ Research Group, including establishing and sustaining a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed publications, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
4. Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research strategy.
5. Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
6. Take a leading role in the identification of potential funding sources and assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.
7. Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the research group/School/College/University and wider community (e.g. Academic and Industrial Partners).
8. Take a leading role in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and School research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the School/College.
9. 9. Take the lead in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
10. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
11. Make a leading contribution to Teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.
12. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
13. Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
14. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
15. Contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University Strategy, World Changing Glasgow 2025.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) in a relevant area (e.g. public health, mental health, social science, psychology), or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience, with experience of personal development in a similar or related role(s)
A2. A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions in child and adolescent public mental health.
A3. Knowledge of current issues in school health promotion and whole school approaches to health and wellbeing.
Skills
Essential:
C1. Sufficient depth of relevant research experience appropriate to an early career researcher.
C2. Demonstrable skills in quantitative research and statistical analysis.
C3. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
C4. Excellent communication skills, including public presentations and the ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely.
C5. Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working.
Desirable:
D1. Knowledge of the education sector and relevant health-related policies
Experience
Essential:
E1. Experience of working with large-scale survey data including data management and cleaning, statistical analysis and interpretation.
E2. Experience of using statistical software e.g. R Studio, SPSS, STATA
E3. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
E4. A track record of presentation and publication of research results, including to academic and non-academic audiences.
E5. Experience of working with a range of non-academic stakeholders to maximise research relevance and impact.
Desirable:
F1: Experience of undertaking school-based research.
F2. Experience of writing scientific papers as lead author.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £39,347 - £44,263 per annum.
This post is full time, and has funding until 30 March 2026
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
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