Research Assistant

College of Social Sciences

We have an opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to an ESRC Impact Acceleration Account project, titled: “Scaling educational and policy impact through co-designed digital and AI professional learning and educational resources: A collaborative pathway of knowledge exchange and toolkit dissemination [SCOPED]”, working with Dr Mark Peart (PI), Dr. Gabriella Rodolico (Co-I) and Dr. Lavinia Hirsu (Co-I) from the School of Education.

The successful candidate will assist on work package tasks that include, but are not limited to: supporting knowledge exchange activities, data collection and analysis and accompanying the research team on site visits; also candidates will be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and future proposals as well as any additional tasks that opportunities allow for within the project.

Candidates should have specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of AI in Education, Digital Education, Professional Enquiry and/or Teacher’s Professional Development.

This post is offered on a 12 month fixed term and fractional basis for a minimum of 136 hours from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. Salary will be pro-rated to the number of hours assigned to and worked by you. 

Informal enquiries are welcome. Contact Dr Mark Peart, Mark.Peart@glasgow.ac.uk

To apply online please click the above 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 9 July 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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