Research Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to a project (‘Scotland Beyond Net Zero: A living lab approach to decarbonizing the Scottish festival sector - a case study of reusable cups and serveware’) working with Matt Brennan and Graeme Hunt in close collaboration with Edinburgh Napier University, DF Concerts & Events, and A Greener Future. 

The postholder will work across the project partnership to co-design and deliver research into the use of reusable cups and serveware at Scottish music festivals. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as contribute to project coordination and planned publication activity, under the guidance of the project lead(s).

Candidates should have theoretical and practical knowledge of desk-based and social research mixed methods including literature reviews, surveys, and interviews.

This post is part time (14 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 16 weeks.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Matt Brennan, Matt.Brennan@glasgow.ac.uk.

For more information and to apply please click the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date: 5 November 2026 at 23:45

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