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Please note that this vacancy is only open to current University of Glasgow employees.

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Job Purpose

To make a leading contribution to the Safe Online 2024 funded research project entitled ‘The development of a multi-agency, victim-centred framework for responding to and supporting individuals who have experienced technology-assisted child sexual abuse (TA-CSA)’, working with Dr Juliane Kloess and Professor Catherine Hamilton-Giachritsis (University of Bath), and key stakeholders across the UK. 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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Take a leading role in the planning and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly

in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.

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

3. Establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including establishing 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.

4. Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project and subject area, and develop/implement a suitable research strategy.

5. Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia, and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.

6. Take a leading role in 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.

7. Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the research group/School/College/University and wider community (e.g. Academic and Industrial Partners).

8. Take a leading role in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and School research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs, and culture of the School/College.

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

10. Make a leading contribution to teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating, etc.) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.

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

12. Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and

transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.

13. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director

of Research Institute.

14. 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 Qualification Framework Level 12 (doctoral degree) plus track record of emerging independence within a research/professional environment, or alternatively possess professional qualifications and experience equivalent to doctoral level plus the requisite experience.

A2. A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the wider subject area or subject specialism.

A3. Knowledge of survey design, relevant statistical analyses, and qualitative methods, in particular interviews and co-production.

A4. Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher.

Skills

Essential:

C1. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.

C2. Ability to demonstrate a degree of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of the literature, design and analysis of empirical studies, and drafting of papers.

C3. Commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources, and practices that support replication.

C4. Proven ability to work with sensitive and potentially distressing material, and to seek support if and when needed.

C5. Proven ability to comply with confidentiality requirements of the project.

Experience

Essential:

E1. A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences.

E2. Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities.

E3. Experience in undertaking independent research.

E4. Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

E5. A track record of working with vulnerable populations, and communicating complex information in an accessible manner.

E6. Experience of working with a range of professional groups and stakeholders, and a proven track record of multi-, inter-disciplinary and -agency working.

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Dr Juliane Kloess, Juliane.Kloess@glasgow.ac.uk

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum pro rata.

This post is part time (31.5 hours per week) and has funding until 30 November 2027.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)

The University of Glasgow is committed to safeguarding children and protected adults by ensuring that individuals in regulated roles are appropriately vetted and monitored.

The University of Glasgow’s PVG policy aligns with the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 and reflects the legal requirements effective from 1 April 2025, including the mandatory PVG Scheme membership for regulated roles.

The post for which you are applying is considered to be a regulated role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, individuals working in a regulated role must be a PVG Scheme member before employment. If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be conditional subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check. We will be in touch regarding requirements related to this.

Further information is available at : https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme

Disclosure Scotland The post for which you are applying is considered to be a child care position in terms of The Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003. It requires the successful applicant to undergo a satisfactory Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland prior to appointment. This check is necessary to ensure that the University of Glasgow fulfils its legal duties under the Act. If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Report. The University will make a Disclosure application to Disclosure Scotland, which will reveal any past criminal convictions (spent or unspent) or inclusion on the Disqualified from Working with Children List. Any non-conviction information held locally by the police may also be disclosed should this be considered relevant to the position.

Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a child care position if you are on the Disqualified from Working with Children List.

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.

Closing date 12 March 2026at 23:45