Job Purpose

You will contribute to a project focusing on community food, diet inequalities and the food system within Glasgow working with Dr Ada Garcia, Dr Stephanie Chambers. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute towards all research activities relating to the design, data collection and research publications as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigators:

1.    Plan and conduct assigned research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators in accordance with the project deliverables.

2.    Undertake desk research which will include a review of current literature.

3.    Assist in preparing and submitting study materials for ethical approval.

4.    To actively undertake qualitative research which will include conducting interviews with members of local communities and be responsible for conducting data analysis and interpretation.

5.    Contribute to the design of a survey and work in collaboration with the research team with the design and delivery of public engagement activities.

6.    Collaborate with a range of key stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of the research, including community organisations.

7.    Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.

8.    Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

9.    Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/ group/ meetings/ seminars/ workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.

10.  Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research project.

11.  Contribute to public engagement and knowledge exchange activities to ensure research evidence reaches and influences a broad range of stakeholders.

12.  Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in community food.

13.  Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

14.  Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Principal Investigator.

15.  Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

A1.   SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in social sciences, health sciences, psychology or a related subject

A2.   Theories and application of qualitative research methods.

Desirable

B1.   A postgraduate qualification in social sciences, public health, research methods, or other relevant subject area

B2.   Specialist knowledge of community food or public health nutrition

B3.   Understanding of the issues affecting food insecurity

B4.   Knowledge of creative methods for participatory social research

Skills

Essential

C1.   Skills in data interpretation and dissemination

C2.   Excellent communication skills [oral and written], including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely

C3.   Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior academics, practitioners and members of the public

C4.   Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working

C5.   Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

C6.   Excellent attention to detail

Experience

Essential

E1.   Sufficient relevant research experience [or equivalent] appropriate to an early career researcher

E2.   Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner

E3.   Experience of scientific writing

E4.   Experience of working with qualitative data

E5.   Experience of writing for a range of audiences including academic and non-academic

E6.   Experience of presenting research findings in a range of formats, for example, presentations, infographics, social media and other creative outputs.

Desirable

F1.   Experience of undertaking community-based research

F2.   Experience of conducting interviews and/or focus groups

F3.   Experience of survey design

F4.   Experience of using creative research methods

F5.   Experience of undertaking public engagement activities

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Ada Garcia, Ada.Garcia@glasgow.ac.uk

Terms and Conditions

Salary on appointment will be Grade 6 £33,482 - £35,116 per annum.

The post is full-time starting July 2025 and has funding for up to 2 years.

This position requires availability to work, on average, two Saturdays per month. In return, an alternative day off during the week will be provided.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

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 , benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing.

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 here.

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Closing date : 29 April 2025 @23 :45