Research Assistant

We have an opportunity for a Research Assistant for Professor Ariadne Vromen, working on projects on citizen engagement and digital politics. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake data collection and analysis, as well as contribute to co-authored formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals.

Candidates should have specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of citizen engagement and/or digital politics.

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 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 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.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Ariadne Vromen, Ariadne.Vromen@glasgow.ac.uk

This post is part time (14 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 2 years.

For more information on the post and to apply online: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-19

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