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You will contribute to a project ‘Faith in Scotland’s Constitutional Future’ working with Rev Dr Doug Gay and Professor Heather Walton. The successful candidate will also be expected 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.

1. Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator:

2. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.

3. Organise a conference on the research themes and organize local meetings in multiple locations across Scotland.

4. Travel to Local Meeting locations and lead the programme consultations there.

5. With input from specialist consultant, devise an online survey tool for participants in the conference and local events to complete.

6. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.

7. Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

8. Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.

9. Contribute to 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.

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

11. Contribute to 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.

12. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.

13. Carry out modest Teaching activities [e.g. demonstrating etc.] and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.

14. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

15. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

16. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.

17. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

A1 SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.

A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of Christian Theology and Church life in contemporary Scotland

A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of contemporary Scottish and UK politics and of constitutional questions in particular.

A4 Project or subject specific skills

A5 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate

B1 An awarded [or recently submitted or near completion] PhD in subject specialism or equivalent

C1 Excellent communication skills [oral and written], including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely

C2 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach

C3 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills

C4 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate

C5 Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working

C6 Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

E1 Sufficient relevant research experience [or equivalent] appropriate to an early career researcher

E2 Project or subject specific experience

E3 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner

E4 Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field

F1 Experience of facilitating theological discussion with a broad based group.

For informal enquiries, please contact Rev Dr Douglas Gay, [email protected] and for further information on School of Critical Studies, please visit https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/critical/

Salary will be Grade 6, £31,502 - £35,308 per annum pro rata.

This post is fixed term and part time for 515 hours to be worked between June 2023 and 31 January 2024.

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.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. 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 protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.