Research Assistant/Associate

University of Glasgow - College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences - School of Health & Wellbeing

Placed On: 16th February 2026

Closes: 13th March 2026

Job Ref: 192513

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly-skilled quantitative researcher to contribute to the globally leading National Surveys of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-4). The Natsal surveys are among the largest population surveys of sexual behaviour and health in the world.

Data from the surveys underpin UK sexual health policies and programmes.

You can read more about the Natsal surveys here: www.natsal.ac.uk

Based in the School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, you will make a leading contribution/contribute to analysing and writing up findings from Natsal-4. Working directly with Prof Kirstin Mitchell at University of Glasgow, you will be part of a wider team of analysts based across University College London and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

The ideal candidate will be a quantitative researcher with exceptional survey analysis skills, capable of producing high-quality outputs to tight deadlines. Ideally, they will have experience working on large-scale and complex datasets. A collaborative team player, they will contribute actively to a supportive and dynamic team.

This post has funding for 15 months full-time salary but we will also consider applicants who wish to work part-time over a longer period.

We request that applicants specifically document how they meet the essential and desirable criteria in their covering letter.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Kirstin Mitchell Kirstin.Mitchell@glasgow.ac.uk

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and has funding available for up to 15 months.

To apply online at: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-slash-associate-5814433?source=gla.ac.uk