2 positions available
1x Full time & 1x Part time (80% FTE)
Fixed Term for 3 years (full time) and 2 years (part time)
Salary: £37,099-£44,263 p.a. pro-rata
The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 19 September 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 01 October 2024.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2119.
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.
The PostWe seek to appoint two suitably qualified and experienced postdoctoral research fellows to work with Professor Paul Cairney on the Horizon Europe project WAGE (Healthy working environments for all ages: An evidence-driven framework).
Our work package uses policy theory insights to foster the uptake of research evidence in policymaking. The successful candidates will work with Cairney to (1) provide a detailed report on all relevant policy instruments and who would be responsible for their design and delivery, (2) design an engagement report based on our map of the policy system, and (3) contribute to the engagement strategies of a wider ‘cluster' of Horizon projects (WISEWORK-C). As such, political science researchers of multi-level policy and policymaking would be particularly relevant, but we also welcome applications from interdisciplinary researchers on the role of evidence in policy.
The successful candidates will be based in Stirling, but also part of a larger team across Europe, contributing to interdisciplinary research and teaching with real world impact. The language of Stirling-based research (and the Horizon reports) is English. Proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish, and Polish languages would be welcome (but not essential) to help conduct research directly with partner organisations.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Paul Cairney, Division of History, Heritage, and Politics, Faculty or Arts and Humanities, [email protected]
Description of DutiesQualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.
Managing self and personal skills Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
Delivering excellent service Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
Finding solutions Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
Embracing change Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
Using resources effectively Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.
Engaging with the wider context Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.
Developing self and others Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.
Working together Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
Achieving Results Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.
More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University's sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.
The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).
The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership. www. stir.ac.uk @stiruni
Job number
FAC01961Contract Type
Fixed Term ContractPosting End Date
19-Sep-2024Location:
Stirling CampusGrade
Grade7 £37,099-£44,263 p.a.Faculty/Service
Faculty of Arts and Humanities Post Details2 positions available
1x Full time & 1x Part time (80% FTE)
Fixed Term for 3 years (full time) and 2 years (part time)
Salary: £37,099-£44,263 p.a. pro-rata
The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 19 September 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 01 October 2024.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2119.
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.
The PostWe seek to appoint two suitably qualified and experienced postdoctoral research fellows to work with Professor Paul Cairney on the Horizon Europe project WAGE (Healthy working environments for all ages: An evidence-driven framework).
Our work package uses policy theory insights to foster the uptake of research evidence in policymaking. The successful candidates will work with Cairney to (1) provide a detailed report on all relevant policy instruments and who would be responsible for their design and delivery, (2) design an engagement report based on our map of the policy system, and (3) contribute to the engagement strategies of a wider ‘cluster' of Horizon projects (WISEWORK-C). As such, political science researchers of multi-level policy and policymaking would be particularly relevant, but we also welcome applications from interdisciplinary researchers on the role of evidence in policy.
The successful candidates will be based in Stirling, but also part of a larger team across Europe, contributing to interdisciplinary research and teaching with real world impact. The language of Stirling-based research (and the Horizon reports) is English. Proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish, and Polish languages would be welcome (but not essential) to help conduct research directly with partner organisations.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Paul Cairney, Division of History, Heritage, and Politics, Faculty or Arts and Humanities, [email protected]
Description of DutiesQualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.
Managing self and personal skills Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
Delivering excellent service Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
Finding solutions Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
Embracing change Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
Using resources effectively Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.
Engaging with the wider context Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.
Developing self and others Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.
Working together Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
Achieving Results Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.
More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University's sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.
The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).
The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership. www. stir.ac.uk @stiruni