Research Assistant

This post is part time (15 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 5 months (with an anticipated start date of early March 2026).

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to  assist the Centre’s Director, Professor Nicola McEwen, on completion of a project exploring devolution and intergovernmental relations.

The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant and driven team of academic researchers and professional services colleagues in the Centre for Public Policy, committed to connecting evidence with practice. The successful candidate will also be expected to support data collation and analysis, as directed, assist with coding, compile a bibliography, and support production of a report.

Candidates should hold an SCQF Level 10 qualification (Honours degree) in a social science discipline, or demonstrate equivalent specialist theoretical or practical knowledge. The successful candidate is expected to show evidence of research‑based study toward a postgraduate qualification, such as a PhD, and possess research‑informed knowledge of devolution, Brexit, and/or public policy.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Lynda Frazer, lynda.frazer@glasgow.ac.uk

To apply online at : https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-5802299

Closing date: 18th 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/

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

Advert information