Research Culture Officer

This post is full time (35 hours) and fixed term for up to 6 months.

Please Note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised, the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application. 

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 573 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is a great opportunity for a Research Culture Officer to join the University’s Research & Innovation Services.

In this role you will provide comprehensive project management, communications and data support across the Research Culture and Development (RC&RD) portfolio and the Governance, Policy & Integrity (GPI) portfolio and wider Research Services team.

You will support the UofG role as a HEI pilot participant in the REF People, Culture and Environment (PCE) pilot project. Including:

The preparation and submission of a) the UofG Institutional pilot submission and b) the five Units of Assessments pilot submissions.

Reviewing and reporting on the Institutional and UoA level experience and learnings from being participants of the REF People, Culture and Environment (PCE) pilot project.

This post will play a key role in a cross-functional team to administer and support the development of research strategic initiatives, including providing information about the University’s research performance. Undertaking analyses and problem solving to inform decision making in research culture and research enhancement – strengthening the University’s research environment.

For more information on this exciting role and how to apply please click on the 'Apply' button above

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 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  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, in particular people from 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.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs for more information.     

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