Research Associate

Overview

The University of Glasgow offers a full-time, fixed-term opportunity for a Research Associate within the College of Science and Engineering, specifically in the School of Geography and Earth Sciences. This position is part of the NERC-funded project titled Changing the Environment Strategic Programme Glasgow as a Living Lab Accelerating Novel Transformation, focusing on Work Package 1 concerning flood adaptation and riverscape creation. The role involves producing transdisciplinary research outputs and new thinking to help implement climate change adaptation actions for managing tidal flood risks in the Glasgow City Region.

Requirements

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom or be eligible to obtain permission to work there, with potential visa sponsorship options available through the Skilled Worker route or the Global Talent visa route depending on individual eligibility. The successful candidate will lead a qualitative social science study centered on decision-making and transformative governance frameworks for climate adaptation, contribute to drafting research papers, and interact with stakeholders. Because the position builds on existing research data gathered by the work package team, applicants must be able to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines such as geosciences, environmental economics, law, social sciences, and the arts and humanities.

What you get

The position provides a salary ranging from £41,064 to £46,049 per annum at Grade 7. Funding for the role is available for up to one year initially, based on a 35-hour work week.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is November 18, 2026, at 23:45. The envisaged start date for the role is January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.