Research Associate

This post is full time and is fixed term for up to 2 years.

We have an opportunity for a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to the ESRC SDAI funded project ‘developing and exploring methods to understand human-nature interactions in urban areas using new forms of big data‘. The post holder will also contribute to research and data service activities of the UKRI-ESRC-funded Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC). 

Specifically, the job requires expert knowledge in the area of spatial data science, particularly as applied to the analysis of human-nature interactions and mobility using mobile phone GPS data.

The post holder will play a leading role in the production of research publications and research proposals, and contribute to the development of UBDC’s Digital Footprints Data Service as well as help manage and direct complex and challenging projects, as opportunities allow.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Michael Sinclair, Michael.Sinclair@glasgow.ac.uk 

Closing date: 4 January 2024

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/. 

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