Heritage & Burns Studies Research Associate

University of Glasgow

Glasgow

Hybrid

GBP 41,000 - 46,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

University of Glasgow invites applications for a part-time, 6-month Research Post in the Centre for Robert Burns Studies to advance the Ellisland project. The role involves shaping interpretation, engaging with Ellisland staff, and coordinating dissemination across national and international audiences.

The post, based in Glasgow with some travel to Ellisland near Dumfries, includes teaching contributions and admin responsibilities.

Qualifications

Ability to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature, orally and in writing.
Developing track record of relevant research outputs appropriate to career stage.
Effective organisation skills to manage time and deliver outputs and admin responsibilities.
Sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and conduct of assigned research in line with project deliverables and strategy.
Document research output, maintain records and draft reports and papers.
Build your research profile and reputation through publications in high quality journals.
Survey literature, develop/implement research strategy, and engage with stakeholders.
Present at international/national conferences and internal seminars to raise the project profile.