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THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN ISLANDS OF BARRA (OUTER HEBRIDES)

THIS ROLE IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 42 MONTHS

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, we are ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The Research Centre for Health (ReaCH) in the School of Health & Life Sciences has an international reputation for delivering high impact research. In the recent Research Excellence Framework assessment (2021) 91% of GCU’s health related research has been formally classified as world-leading or internationally excellent. Moreover, the impact of GCU’s applied health research was classified as ‘outstanding’ and surpassed by only one other UK institution. The University's outstanding record for delivering impact for the common good against the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals was also highlighted in the recent Global Impact Rankings with GCU 1^st in Scotland for SDG3, good health and wellbeing.

This research post will sit between the department of Social Work (SHLS) and School of Computing, Engineering & Built Environment (SCEBE). The Department of Social work is ranked first in the UK. Our research focuses on critical social work and includes partnerships across the world. Muir is Tir sits in the social work department as the central focus of the project is engaged science, therefore community relations will be central to the project’s success.

As such the successful candidate will work with colleagues in the Department of Social Work in the School of Health and Life Sciences and Civil Engineering and Environmental Management in the School of Computing Engineering and Built Environment (SCEBE) in GCU.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is in interested in inter and multi-disciplinary approaches to climate adaptation. Muir is Tir takes an innovative approach to adaptation and brings together science, engineering, social science and arts in order to develop nature-based solutions with island communities. The project is located in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides in the islands of Barra and Vatersay. It is therefore desirable that you have some understanding of Gaelic Culture and fishing/crofting communities.

You will enjoy working on site in coastal areas. You will be a creative problem solver who is keen to think outside the box. You will be enthusiastic to learn new skills and be both able to work autonomously and as part of a team. You will be educated to degree level, ideally in the field of environmental science or engineering. As an interdisciplinary project Muir Is Tir will offer you a range of learning opportunities and enable you to contribute to the development of adaptation science that will support future generations. A PVG check will be required for this role.

If you require more information on the role please contact Dr Heather Lynch, Senior Lecturer at heather.lynch@gcu.ac.uk or on 0141 331 3709.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

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The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).