Research Associate (740620)
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,694 to £46,049 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 August 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Strathclyde |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 740620 |
Summary
NHS Fit for the Future Research Associate (Grade 7)
As an NHS Fit for the Future Research Associate (Grade 7), working with Professor Paul Rodgers, you will develop research objectives and outcomes, play a lead role in relation to a specific project, conduct individual and collaborative research, contribute to the development of new research methods and tools, identify further sources of funding, and contribute to the securing of funds for research, including drafting grant proposals and planning for future research proposals. You will write up research work for publication and internal reports, individually and in collaboration with colleagues and external partners, and disseminate the results via peer reviewed journal publications and presentations at conferences. You will join external networks to share information and ideas, inform the development of research objectives and identify potential sources of funding. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances inform departmental teaching efforts and you will collaborate with colleagues on the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, participating in initiatives which establish research links with industry and influence public policy and the professions. You will contribute in a developing capacity to Department, Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions and committees and engage in continuous professional development.
To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline such as Product Design, Architecture, Graphic Design or other cognate area and you will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in undertaking research for external agencies. You will have knowledge of appropriate research methods and the ability to conduct individual research work, disseminate results and prepare research proposals. You will be able to plan and organise your own workload effectively and an ability to work within a team environment. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.
Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant work experience, membership of relevant Chartered/ professional bodies (including the Higher Education Academy), experience of relevant student supervision and teaching activities, and/ or experience of knowledge exchange related activities. Whilst a Post-Doctoral Research Associate is ideally sought for this position; applications from candidates who are close to PhD completion or whose award is pending, are welcome.
This work will explore and identify solutions/ innovations, critical gaps, and required research for design-led interventions that will reduce the need for people living with dementia (PLwD) to receive hospital care. This 6-month project will be structured around the UK Design Council’s Systemic Design Framework (Design Council, 2021) that facilitates exploration of issues to take focused action, develop thematic projects with the aim of radical transformation across social care including residential dwellings, community structures and others to reduce preventable acute hospital admissions.
As an NHS Fit for the Future Research Associate (Grade 7), working with Professor Paul Rodgers, you will develop research objectives and outcomes, play a lead role in relation to a specific project, conduct individual and collaborative research, contribute to the development of new research methods and tools, identify further sources of funding, and contribute to the securing of funds for research, including drafting grant proposals and planning for future research proposals. You will write up research work for publication and internal reports, individually and in collaboration with colleagues and external partners, and disseminate the results via peer reviewed journal publications and presentations at conferences. You will join external networks to share information and ideas, inform the development of research objectives and identify potential sources of funding. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances inform departmental teaching efforts and you will collaborate with colleagues on the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, participating in initiatives which establish research links with industry and influence public policy and the professions. You will contribute in a developing capacity to Department, Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions and committees and engage in continuous professional development.
To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline such as Product Design, Architecture, Graphic Design or other cognate area and you will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in undertaking research for external agencies. You will have knowledge of appropriate research methods and the ability to conduct individual research work, disseminate results and prepare research proposals. You will be able to plan and organise your own workload effectively and an ability to work within a team environment. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.
Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant work experience, membership of relevant Chartered/ professional bodies (including the Higher Education Academy), experience of relevant student supervision and teaching activities, and/ or experience of knowledge exchange related activities. Whilst a Post-Doctoral Research Associate is ideally sought for this position; applications from candidates who are close to PhD completion or whose award is pending, are welcome.
This work will explore and identify solutions/ innovations, critical gaps, and required research for design-led interventions that will reduce the need for people living with dementia (PLwD) to receive hospital care. This 6-month project will be structured around the UK Design Council’s Systemic Design Framework (Design Council, 2021) that facilitates exploration of issues to take focused action, develop thematic projects with the aim of radical transformation across social care including residential dwellings, community structures and others to reduce preventable acute hospital admissions.
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