Research Fellow

The University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days leave (full-time)

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

The University of Glasgow is inviting applications for a research-focused position to contribute to the Centre for Net Zero High Density Buildings and related projects. The role involves steering research design, securing external funding, and mentoring team members within the Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy and the James Watt School of Engineering.

The post requires a PhD with a strong publication record, ability to collaborate nationally and internationally, and leadership in proposal

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant subject area.
• Comprehensive up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions in the field.
• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge in relevant research areas.
• Knowledge of project-specific technical models, equipment or techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and development of the projects with national and international collaborations.
• Plan, design and conduct research aligned with project deliverables and strategy.
• Establish and maintain a high-profile research portfolio and track record of publications in reputable journals.

Skills

Publications & presentations

Education

PhD

Field knowledge

Technical models & techniques

Job description

Job Purpose

To make a leading contribution to the Centre for Net Zero High Density Buildings (funded by UK Research and Innovation) and the Integrated Thermal Energy Storage for Urban Sustainability project (funded by the European Commission) working with Professor Gioia Falcone and several national and international partners. The successful candidate will be required to make a leading contribution to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as make a significant contribution to the management and direction of this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Play a leading role in the management and development of the projects and to work independently and in collaboration to bring the projects to a successful completion including establishing and maintaining external collaborations both nationally and internationally.
• Play a leading role in the planning, design and conduct of research, individually or jointly, in accordance with the projects deliverables and project /College/University research strategy.
• Establish and maintain an extensive research profile and reputation and that of the University of Glasgow/ James Watt School of Engineering/ Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy and sustaining a track record of independent and joint 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.
• Play a leading role in the presentation of research findings at high profile national and international conferences, seminars and meetings to enhance the research profile of the project /College/University.
• Lead the development, both independently and in collaboration with others [including stakeholders] of the identification of potential funding sources and lead in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research of international quality.
• Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the project and in the broader School/College/University and wider community [e.g. academic and other collaborators/partners].
• Play a leading role in 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.
• Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
• Supervise Masters students and act as co-supervisor to PhD students as assigned by the Head of School.
• Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the projects and School, including budgets/expenditure.
• Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline in order to provide advice and guidance to students and less experienced colleagues.
• Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

• A1 Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 12 [PhD] or equivalent in a relevant subject area
• A2 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the wider subject area or subject specialism
• A3 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge in areas relevant to the field of research
• A4 Knowledge of project-specific technical models, equipment or techniques

Skills

Essential:

• C1 An established track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals and/ or at conferences

Experience

Essential:

• E1 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher
• E2 Substantial, relevant research experience in a related field
• E3 Experience of delivering quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner

Desirable:

• F1 Demonstrated project management capability coupled with relevant industry experience in geothermal or subsurface energy, with a proven ability to lead technical work packages and deliver milestones on time

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 8, £51,258 - £59,390 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours per week), and has funding available until 30 April 2029 in the first instance.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK or be eligible to obtain permission to work in the UK.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting the relevant Home Office requirements, including any applicable tradeable points criteria. Further information can be found on the University of Glasgow’s UKVI Website.

For research and academic roles, we will also consider whether the Global Talent visa route may be available, subject to individual eligibility.

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.

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Closing Date: 10 December 2026 at 23:45pm