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Research Associate – University of Glasgow

Posted 16 October 2025 | Salary Grade 7: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum | Location: Glasgow | Reference: | Expiry 13 November :45

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in the planning and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and research strategy.
• Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of the University of Glasgow, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, in the lab of Prof. Simon Hanslmayr, including maintaining a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality.
• Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, and develop/implement a suitable research strategy to deliver project/area requirements and opportunities.
• Presentation of work at international and national conferences, seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research and/or impact profile.
• Take a leading role in the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research and impact.
• Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the research group and with within the School/College/University and wider community (e.g. academic and industrial partners).
• Take a leading role in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and School research group/area activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the School/College.
• Take the lead in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
• Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including budgets/expenditure.
• Contribute as appropriate to teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating, etc) and associated administration, as may be assigned through the School in consultation with your line manager.
• Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
• Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager and the Head of School.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with University strategy.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Essential (A1) PhD or equivalent with track record of emerging independence within a research/professional environment, or professional qualifications and experience equivalent to PhD level plus requisite experience.
• A2 Comprehensive up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the relevant research disciplines outlined in the Job Purpose.
• A3 Well-developed working knowledge of research methods, technical models, equipment and techniques relevant to the project/discipline.
• Skills (C1) Ability to communicate specialist or highly technical material orally and in writing at a level appropriate to the activity.
• C2 Developing track record of research outputs compatible with enhancing the School’s research profile in accordance with School objectives.
• C3 Effective organisational skills to manage time, prioritise and deliver appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities.
• C4 Commitment to open research, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices supporting replication.
• C5 Analysis and coding skills to analyse neuroimaging data.
• Desirable (D1) Deep theoretical understanding of memory and hippocampal subfields.
• D2 Expertise in analysing ultra-high resolution fMRI or laminar layers, hippocampal subfield segmentation or multi-voxel pattern analysis.
• Experience (E1) Experience of making distinct contributions to identifying and pursuing research funding (or equivalent business development) applications.
• E2 Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.
• E3 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage, including some experience of research project supervision.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum.

This position is full time and has funding for up to 24 months from start date with the possibility of extension to another 24 months.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect an excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full‑time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.

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 under‑represented protected characteristics.

Closing Date

13 November 2025 at 23:45