Research Associate

University of Glasgow - College of Science & Engineering - School of Computing Science

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 per annum (Grade 7)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 23rd February 2026

Closes: 16th March 2026

Job Ref: 192153

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 2 years in the first instance.

In this role, the successful candidate will make a leading contribution to the Longitudinal Evaluation of Agentic Software Engineering at Scale project, working within the Software Engineering Laboratory in the School of Computing Science in Partnership with Lloyds Banking Group.

The postholder will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project/disciplinary area as opportunities allow.

Due to the need for close collaboration with the industry partner, the successful applicant will be subject to Lloyds Banking Group pre-employment screening process, which includes background checks, prior to the issue of a contract.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Tim Storer at Timothy.Storer@glasgow.ac.uk

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