Research Associate

We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher with experience of applying qualitative systems science or complexity methods (for example systems thinking, group model building, process tracing, contribution analysis or, future analysis methods) to public health, social policy and/or environmental sustainability research.

In the first instance, the candidate will contribute to two large-scale interdisciplinary research programmes: GALLANT is a £10.2 Million NERC-funded research programme that works closely with Glasgow City Council and other partners to help maximise health and social equity co-benefits from climate solutions implemented during the just transition to NetZero.

The post holder will co-produce research with our policy and practice partners, with a focus on understanding policy levers, opportunities, and potential intended and unintended policy effects. In the first year, the postholder will also have the opportunity to contribute to SIPHER, which researches the health equity impacts of income and housing polices. SIPHER is in its final year of funding, so the postholder could support the delivery of research that is already underway, and the production of policy-facing and academic outputs.

You will have a strong background in systems approaches and experience of communicating research findings to a range of academic and non-academic audiences. You will be able to demonstrate interest in and awareness of the nexus of climate change, health inequalities and/or social justice issues and will have engaged with practitioners or decision-makers in applied policy contexts.

This fixed-term post will be line managed by Prof Petra Meier, SIPHER Director and GALLANT co-lead. Informal enquiries are welcome to petra.meier@glasgow.ac.uk

This post is full time and has funding for 24 months.

To apply online at: my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=148288

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 www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University

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