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Research Associate

University of Strathclyde - Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £37,694 to £46,049 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 20th August 2025
Closes: 27th August 2025
Job Ref: 740620
 

Reports To: Head of Department/Institute

NHS Fit for the Future Research Associate (Grade 7)

As an NHS Fit for the Future Research Associate (Grade 7), working with Professor Paul Rodgers, you will develop research objectives and outcomes, play a lead role in relation to a specific project, conduct individual and collaborative research, contribute to the development of new research methods and tools, identify further sources of funding, and contribute to the securing of funds for research, including drafting grant proposals and planning for future research proposals. You will write up research work for publication and internal reports, individually and in collaboration with colleagues and external partners, and disseminate the results via peer reviewed journal publications and presentations at conferences.

You will join external networks to share information and ideas, inform the development of research objectives and identify potential sources of funding. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances inform departmental teaching efforts and you will collaborate with colleagues on the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, participating in initiatives which establish research links with industry and influence public policy and the professions. You will contribute in a developing capacity to Department, Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions and committees and engage in continuous professional development.

To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline such as Product Design, Architecture, Graphic Design or other cognate area and you will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in undertaking research for external agencies. You will have knowledge of appropriate research methods and the ability to conduct individual research work, disseminate results and prepare research proposals. You will be able to plan and organise your own workload effectively and an ability to work within a team environment. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.

Application Procedure

Applicants should visit Strathclyde’s vacancies portal and complete an online application form including the name of three referees who will be contacted without further permission, unless you indicate you would prefer otherwise. Applicants should also submit a Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter detailing the knowledge, skills and experience you think make you the right candidate for the job. Applicants should also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

University of Strathclyde encourages the recruitment of disabled and neurodivergent candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.  You are welcome to submit a paper application or a CV instead of the online application form by contacting us at humanresources@strath.ac.uk

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