Job description

Job Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to join the School of Health and Wellbeing within Professor Petra Meier’s Systems Science in Public Health research group.

The postholder will make a leading contribution across a portfolio of existing and planned societal challenges-focused research programmes. This includes the management and direction of complex, interdisciplinary projects, the formulation and submission of research proposals that contribute to the financial sustainability of the group, and dissemination activities including academic publishing. Priorities for the post include to support: (1) the UKRI-funded Policy Modelling for Health consortium, which focuses on the economic determinants of health inequalities, enhancing the utility of policy models and democratising policy modelling, (2) the systems transformation workstream of the NERC-funded GALLANT – Glasgow as a Living Lab Accelerating Novel Transformation, which supports our policy and practice partners when they navigate social, health and planetary priorities; and (3) new research and engagement contributing to strategic University and College initiatives (e.g., the Healthy and Equitable Futures Mission of Glasgow Changing Futures). Future-focused qualitative, quantitative and systems research will be a particular priority.

The successful candidate will be an excellent team worker, collaborative leader, and an effective partner in national and international collaborations, including partnerships with policy, practice and community.

You will undertake administrative tasks as allocated by the Professor Meier and be responsible for the supervision of graduate students and research assistants as appropriate.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To take the lead in the management and development of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary projects and to work independently and in collaboration to bring aspects of these projects to successful completion including establishing and maintaining external collaborations both nationally and internationally.

2. To take a leading role the development of the research agenda and in the planning, execution and future direction of the research projects in line with College and University strategies aligned with the Healthy and Equitable Futures priority area within Glasgow Changing Futures.

3. Establish and maintain an extensive research profile and reputation and that of the University of Glasgow/College/School/Research Group and sustain a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact of societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

4. To take the lead in the presentation of research findings at high profile national and international conference, seminars and meetings to enhance the reputation of the School, College and University.

5. Lead the development, both independently and in collaboration with others (including stakeholders) of the identification of potential funding sources and lead in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research of international quality.

To take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues within the School, University and externally to plan, design and implement research projects.
Play a leading role in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
To engage in personal, professional and career development activities as appropriate and in external academic and professional activities to enhance the reputations of the School, the College and the University.
Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the project and School, as appropriate.
Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline in order to provide advice and guidance to students and less experienced colleagues.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the line manager and Head of School.
Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University Strategy, World Changing Glasgow 2025

These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive but simply highlight a number of major tasks which the staff member may be reasonably expected to perform.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) in a relevant subject with a growing reputation in research, and/or teaching experience within the subject area, along with membership of a professional body, where appropriate.

A2. Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of research within the wider subject area or subject specialism, for example excellent theoretical and applied understanding of systems thinking and/or systems modelling approaches related to public health and health equality

Desirable:

B1. Knowledge of or demonstrable interest in future-focused methods.

Skills

Essential:

C1. Proven ability to plan, design and implement research projects to produce high quality outputs.

C2. Ability to provide effective supervision of research students and junior research staff.

C3. Demonstrated ability to engage in collective leadership as part of a team.

C4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

C5. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with internal colleagues and external collaborators.

C6. Ability to lead a team in the generation of original research proposals that can attract competitive external funding.

C7. Ability and willingness to contribute to the Healthy & Equitable Futures priority area of Glasgow Changing Futures, in support of Professor Petra Meier.

Desirable

D1. Ability to provide strategic contributions (e.g. committee role, teaching leadership) at subject or School level

Experience

Essential:

E1. Sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge, learning, and of research methods and techniques to effectively work in the research group, as demonstrated through post-doctoral research experience.

E2. An established track record of research publications in the subject area, including first or senior author in leading scientific journals.

E3. Evidence of growing reputation in this field as appropriate for career stage.

E4. Eligible and competitive for early career independent fellowships from major funders.

E5. Demonstrable evidence of research autonomy and ability to manage research projects.

E6. Teaching experience in a relevant subject area.

E7. Strong[PSM5] appreciation of research funding environment.

E8. Experience of applying for research grant funding.

E9. Experience of working with policy and/or third sector partners at local and national level.

E10. Proven commitment to supporting career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

Desirable:

F1. Experience of working in a highly interdisciplinary environments.

F2. Experience of reviewing publications for relevant journals.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Petra Meier Petra.Meier@glasgow.ac.uk

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 8, £49,250 - £56,921 per annum pro rata.

This post is part-time (28 hours per week) and has funding until 30 November 2027.

Closing Date: 18 March 2025at 23:45