Research Associate
COLLEGE OF MVLS
SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING
GRADE 7
Job Purpose
Based in the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow, you will make a leading contribution to several exciting and important national projects focused on Gender Based Violence, sexual wellbeing and sexual and reproductive health. The postholder will lead on analysis and write up of quantitative data (including from the 4th National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles and school-based trial data) and you will support the design and set up of a Scottish national survey of sexual wellbeing, working with the Relationships and Health Programme Lead, Professor Kirstin Mitchell.
The successful candidate will also contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging programme of work as opportunities allow.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Essential
- A1. Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience, with experience of personal development in a similar or related role(s)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential:
Desirable
- D1. A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the field of Gender Based Violence and/or sexual wellbeing and/or Gender Based violence
- D2. A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of population survey methods
- D3. Skills in visualising quantitative data accessibly for a range of audiences
Experience
Essential:
- E1. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
- E2. A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences
- E3. Experience of making a leading contribution in academic research projects, including conceptualising research papers
- E4. Ability to demonstrate a degree of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of the literature, design & analysis of experiments & drafting of papers.
- E5. Experience in undertaking independent research
Desirable
- F1. Experience of designing a population survey, for example designing questions, designing sampling strategies, performing power calculations, and working with recruitment companies
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £39,347 - £44,263 per annum.
This post is full time, and has funding for up to 30 months.
The post for which you are applying is considered “registered work” in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act. It requires the successful applicant to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to appointment. This check is necessary to ensure that the University of Glasgow fulfils its legal duties under the Act.If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be subject to PVG Scheme membership. Further information is available at: https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/
Please note that under Section 34(1) of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 it is a criminal offence to apply to carry out or to carry out regulated work from which that individual is barred.
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 - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
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 https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
Disclosure Scotland The post for which you are applying is considered to be a child care position in terms of The Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003. It requires the successful applicant to undergo a satisfactory Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland prior to appointment. This check is necessary to ensure that the University of Glasgow fulfils its legal duties under the Act. If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Report. The University will make a Disclosure application to Disclosure Scotland, which will reveal any past criminal convictions (spent or unspent) or inclusion on the Disqualified from Working with Children List. Any non-conviction information held locally by the police may also be disclosed should this be considered relevant to the position.
Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a child care position if you are on the Disqualified from Working with Children List.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
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