Research Associate

This post is full time and has funding for up to 24 months.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to the project: ‘From Evidence to Action (FETA): Understanding the Impact of Funding Modalities on Development Policymaking’.

Specifically, the postholder will conduct, manage and publish research on the determinants and effects of funding structures in international organizations as well as assist in managing and directing this complex and challenging project.

Candidates should have knowledge of theories of international organization as demonstrated through disciplinary background in Political Science (International Relations, International Political Economy, Comparative Politics), Public Administration, Economics, or Development Studies along with an advanced knowledge of social science research methods (survey experiments, quasi-experimental designs, and LLM-enabled text-as-data analysis).

 Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Bernhard Reinsberg, bernhard.reinsberg@glasgow.ac.uk

To apply online click the 'Apply' button above. 

Closing date: 9 February 2026 @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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