Research Assistant

Overview

The University of Glasgow is hiring a Research Assistant within the College of Social Sciences, specifically in the School of Social & Political Sciences. The role supports the GKEF-funded project Media Literacy in Practice: Evidence-Based Approaches to Countering Misinformation, led by Professor Anja Neundorf and delivered alongside Shout Out UK and academic partners. The position is part-time, working 10.5 hours per week, and is offered on a fixed-term contract until 4th June 2027.

Who can apply

The university welcomes applications from across communities and particularly encourages individuals from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community and other protected characteristics that remain under-represented within the institution.

What you get

The position provides a salary ranging from £33,951 to £37,694 per annum pro rata at Grade 6.

Requirements

The person appointed will assist with project coordination and delivery under the direction of the Principal Investigator and project team. Responsibilities include contributing to toolkit development, stakeholder mapping and engagement, organizing the national summit and follow-up events, preparing accessible dissemination materials, and tracking project outcomes and impact. Attendance in London for the national implementation summit scheduled in April or May 2027 is required.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 5th November 2026 at 23:45pm. The fixed-term contract runs until 4th June 2027 in the first instance.