Research Associate (0.4fte)
Social Sciences and Social Care,Anthropology,Human and Social Geography
Short info about job
Company: University of Glasgow
Department: School of Social and Political Sciences
Salary: £34,520 to £38,833 pro rata
Hours: Part Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1562 6490692
Fax: +44-1525 2255187
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Detail information about job Research Associate (0.4fte). Terms and conditions vacancy
Job Purpose
To make an important contribution to the project: Why does the Past Matter? Emotional Attachments to the Historic Urban Environment funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. This project aims to examine the range of factors that contribute to the development of emotional attachments between people and the historic urban environment and the extent to which these factors are considered within the designation and management of heritage in the UK.
Specifically, the job requires expert knowledge in heritage studies and/or urban studies, urban history, place attachment, or related fields. Particular subject expertise could include, but is not limited to, emotional/experiential values of heritage, urban history of emotions, and/or attachment to historic places. The post-holder will also be required 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 as opportunities allow.
For further details, please contact Dr Rebecca Madgin: [email protected]
Standard Terms & Conditions
Salary will be on the University’s Research and Teaching Grade, level 7, £34,520 - £38,833 per annum.
This post is funded for 6 months in the first instance.
Part time - 14 hours per week.
New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.
The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities' Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.
All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University’s relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court’s policies.
It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.
We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.
The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.
Vacancy reference: 017860, closing date: 10 September 2017.