Research Assistant - Glasgow, United Kingdom - University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow
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Job Purpose

This postdoctoral writing fellowship has been established in recognition of Neil Davidson's enduring work as historian, theorist, teacher and activist.

The fellowship is intended to support early career researchers whose work is informed by, and seeks to extend, progressive and radical traditions of critical investigation broadly conceived, whether through the development of new historical or theoretical scholarship or through the pursuit of original empirical research.

The Fellowship will allow the recipient the time and space to publish material deriving from their doctoral thesis and to make the findings and conclusions of their work available to a wider audience, academic and/or non-academic.

Priority will be given to supporting those who do not, currently, hold an open-ended academic position.


Main Duties and Responsibilities
Perform the following activities with the support of an academic mentor:


  • Present your work, as appropriate, to international or national conferences, colloquia and workshops.
  • Make the findings of your research available to relevant external audiences and, as appropriate, engage with organizations and communities outside of the university in relation to your research findings.
  • Maintain Neil Davidson's
_Academia.
Edu_ site, updating as relevant with new publications, and responding to queries and communication.

  • Deliver a seminar as part of the
_Socialist Theory and Movements Research Network's_ annual series.

  • Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/ group/ meetings/ seminars/workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.

Qualifications
A1 SCQF Level 10 [an undergraduate, Honours level degree] in a relevant discipline.
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Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential
C1 Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of relevant theoretical, conceptual and historical research
C2 Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience of public presentations and an ability to communicate complex concepts and findings clearly and concisely
C3 A collegial approach to working with others
C4 Effective time management and organisation
C5 Familiarity with IT packages
C6 Self-motivation, and an ability to work independently and at your own initiative


Experience

Essential
E1 Relevant research experience appropriate to an early career researcher
E2 Experience of presenting research to a range of different audiences, both academic and non-academic
E3 A proven ability to complete work in a timely fashion
E4 Evidence of a well-defined and feasible programme of work for the duration of the Fellowship.


Applicants should submit:

i) an academic c.v.;
ii) the abstract or summary of their doctoral thesis;
iii) a 2 page outline of a proposed programme of work for the period of the Fellowship


Indicatively, this might include:

summaries of 1 or 2 planned journal articles; an accepted book proposal or outline plans for such a proposal; projects for collaboration with social and political movements beyond the academy.

It should also include a short statement explaining how their work fits with the purpose of the Fellowship as outlined above;


Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 6, £30,502 - £34,308 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hrs per week) and fixed term (6 months) with a planned start date of 1st July 2023.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

3 A flexible approach to working.
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