Research Assistant
Psychology,Social Sciences and Social Care,Anthropology
Short info about job
Company: University of Glasgow
Department: School of Psychology
Salary: £28,098 to £31,604 pro rata
Hours: Part Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1227 1311737
Fax: +44-1322 6137756
E-mail: N\A
Site: N\A
Detail information about job Research Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy
Job Purpose
You will contribute to a graduate attributes project by developing a resource which aims to increase student awareness of graduate attributes and support staff in embedding graduate attributes in the undergraduate curriculum. You will be working with Dr Maxine Swingler, the project team, and associated academics and students.
You will research and develop an online graduate attributes resource which maps onto current literature, local and national experience, and building on work already completed. The post will also involve the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, and overseeing student researchers responsible for data collection.
Standard Terms & Conditions
Salary will be on the University’s Research and Teaching Grade, level 6, £28,098 - £31,604 per annum pro rata to 16.5 hours per week, 0.47fte.
This position is fixed term until 27 May 2018.
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.
Vacancy reference: 018898; Closing date: 10 September 2017.
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.
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