College of Social Sciences
Research Associate - Centre for Public Policy x 2
The University of Glasgow is inviting applications for two Post-Doctoral Research Policy Associates to be at the heart of its Centre for Public Policy. The Centre for Public Policy is an investment of the College of Social Sciences to build collaboration between the research and policy community – locally, nationally and internationally - by sharing evidence, nurturing skills, creating space for fresh thinking and preparing the next generation of policy makers.
The Centre will support collaboration, creativity and policy engagement across the University, the public, third and private sectors, supporting researchers and policy makers to examine and address the policy challenges of today and the decades to come.
We welcome applications from outstanding early career researchers from across the social sciences, with a strong track record in research that applies to contemporary policy challenges. We are particularly interested in applicants with an acute understanding and interest in economics and public finance, poverty/inequality and/or health policy.
Postholders will make a substantial contribution to the development and activities of the Centre for Public Policy, building and enhancing the Centre's reputation for excellence in research, knowledge exchange and impact within the policy communities in Glasgow, Scotland, the UK and internationally.
You will be accountable for planning and delivering your own weekly workload and have responsibility for making day-to-day decisions autonomously and as a team, in consultation with and support from the Director and other senior members of the team. As well as having the opportunity (approximately one day per week (0.2FTE)) and support to develop your own post-doctoral research, Research Fellows will be expected to work, individually and collaboratively with colleagues, to develop and deliver new research and knowledge exchange projects that support the Centre's priorities.
At Glasgow, we aim to ensure that every researcher is supported to be at their best, as part of an engaging, fair, and collegial culture in which people help each other to succeed, and to make informed active choices about their development and their careers.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Take a leading role in the planning and conduct of research individually or jointly in collaboration with the Centre's team, including independent and joint publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the Centre's reputation for excellent research, and gathering indicators of esteem.
• Individually and with colleagues within the Centre, design and deliver a range of knowledge exchange activities and outputs with and for the benefit of policy partners across the UK in the public, private and voluntary sector, to ensure a substantial track record of high-quality policy impact, founded on research expertise, impartiality and integrity.
• Take a leading role in the development and delivery of new collaborative research projects, including in applications for external research funding, with colleagues in the Centre for Public Policy, the University of Glasgow, wider academic networks and policy partners operating at the level of the UK, devolved and local governments.
• Take a leading role in the development and running of the University of Glasgow Policy Lab, designed to address policy challenges from multi-level government, multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral perspectives.
• Actively develop effective networks among academic and professional services colleagues and policy practitioners working within areas of expertise and in line with project priorities
• Support the development and delivery of the Centre's Executive Education programme and emerging Policy Evaluation Hub.
• Present your research and promote the work of the Centre for Public Policy at international and national conferences, internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops, to develop and enhance our research profile.
• Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan, World Changers Together: World Changing Glasgow 2025 , (https: // www. gla.ac.uk/explore/strategy/ )
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Director of the Centre for Public Policy.
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 PhD (or equivalent), with normally at least one year of post-doctoral experience in academia or the policy community.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
C1 Growing research profile and track record of policy-relevant published research, commensurate with career stage.
C2 Track record of policy engagement, developed through a range of knowledge exchange activities, commensurate with early career stage.
C3 Demonstrable understanding of the UK policy environment, including its system of multi-level government.
C4 Excellent research skills (qualitative and/or quantitative), with an ability to adapt these to an applied research environment.
C5 Excellent communication skills, including demonstrable ability to disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences, including non-academic audiences.
C6 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.
C7 Commitment to represent the Centre for Public Policy in a variety of policy and public environments, including in a range of traditional and social media outlets.
Desirable:
D1 Established track record of successfully securing funding for research and knowledge exchange projects, as appropriate for the subject specialism.
D2 Experience of innovative teaching or public engagement activities.
D3 Experience of communicating research via a variety of media outlets.
D4 Experience of conducting applied policy-focused research
Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed, and should be addressed [email protected]
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £40,247 - £45,163 per annum.
This post is full time and fixed term for up to 2 years with an anticipated start date of January 2025.
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
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/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https: // www. gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
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