Research Assistant

This post is full time and fixed term until 28 September 2026

The School of Social and Political Sciences is looking to recruit a Research Assistant to contribute to the Changing Realities Project working with Professor Ruth Patrick and team on this innovative participatory research project which works with parents on a low-income to document life on a low-income and to push for change. 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 this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

Candidates should have specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of social policy, with a specific knowledge on poverty, social security systems and participatory methods. They should also have experience of conducting participatory research.

For more information on the post and to apply online : https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-43

Closing date:  28 August 2025 @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. 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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