Research Associate

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to a research project examining the impacts of welfare grants in pregnancy and the early years on maternal and child health inequalities.

The post holder will work with Dr Anna Pearce, and other colleagues both within University of Glasgow and other Universities across the UK. This project will use a wide range of cross-UK administrative health records to estimate the impact of the welfare grants on maternal and child health and health inequalities, using natural experimental evaluation methods.

The post is part of a larger mixed-methods project that aims to understand how welfare grants in pregnancy can support families.

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.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Anna Pearce  Anna.Pearce@glasgow.ac.uk

This position is full time and has funding until 31 October 2028.

To apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-associate-100

Closing Date:  7 November 2025

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/

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