Research Associate

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to a two-year Leverhulme-funded project, Democratic Localism and Global Policy Mobility, working with PI Ross Beveridge, and Co-Is Andrew Cumbers, Helen Traill and Allan Cochrane (Open University). The successful candidate will collaborate with team members in undertaking qualitative research and analysis of findings. They will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications as well as to help manage and direct this complex and challenging project, and jointly apply for further research funding as opportunities allow.

Candidates should have an up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the fields of human geography, urban studies and/or political science relevant to the project and an in-depth knowledge of debates about democracy, localism, policy mobility, and related areas such as urban/ local politics, social movements, municipalism and the state.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Ross Beveridge, Ross.Beveridge@glasgow.ac.uk

This post is full time and is funded from 1^st July 2025 to 30^th June 2027.

For more information on the post and to apply online: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-associate-9

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.

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