Research Associate – Advanced Quantitative Social Sciences

In this role, the successful candidate will make a leading contribution to quantitative data management, analysis, visualisation and reporting as part of the UKRI-funded Gambling Harms Research UK Evidence Centre (‘the Centre’).

The postholder will support the Centre's evidence-generation activities through the analysis of existing and newly generated datasets, producing high-quality and responsive research outputs that address the Centre's priorities and evidence needs. Particular emphasis will be placed on identifying and investigating under-researched or neglected topics relating to gambling harms and responses to them, generating publications and analytical outputs that advance understanding and inform policy and practice.

In addition, the postholder 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/disciplinary area as opportunities allow. 

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Heather Wardle on Heather.Wardle@glasgow.ac.uk

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and has funding available for up to 2 years in the first instance.

For further details on this exciting role and to apply on line, please visit: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-associate-advanced-quantitative-social-sciences-5975544?source=gla.ac.uk

Closing date: 10^th September 2026 at 23:45

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