Research Assistant

University of Glasgow - School of Social & Political Sciences

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and has funding available for up to 18 months in the first instance.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to two research projects: Policy Modelling for Health (working with Professor Ellen Stewart, Dr Clementine Hill-O’Connor and colleagues) and Changing Realities (working with Professor Ruth Patrick and colleagues).

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct these complex and challenging projects as opportunities allow.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Ellen Stewart, ellen.stewart@glasgow.ac.uk

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

Closing date: 4th March 2026 @ 23:45

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.