Researcher 1A – FTC until October 2025

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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, were 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 project is based on a synergistic collaboration across Scottish Water (SW) and Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), with the support of the Hydro Nation Chair Research and Innovation programme (HNC). The HNC Programme (led by Prof Andrew Tyler at the University of Stirling) brings the Scottish research and innovation community together to deliver real and sustainable research-led interventions that address Scottish Water’s highly inter-connected strategic objectives to support in its push to Net Zero and beyond. The research strand of the Programme is composed of key missions developed by Research Leader Fellows from different institutions (GCU, UoS, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology: UKCEH, and Heriot-Watt University: HWU), and therefore, this project has a coordinated approach of these different institutions through the Programme.

In this exciting post-doctoral research position, you will be working closely with the water industry at the forefront of P recovery, making a difference in the circular economy, and developing future career options not limited to a UK or academic career.

Applicants should hold a PhD in social sciences e.g. social policy, politics, law, economics or a closely related discipline A minimum English language level of IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.0 is required. Knowledge and experience in policy and stakeholder engagement is required. The candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Motivation and ambition to make a personal contribution to research and knowledge is important for the position as well as the ability to effectively prioritise, multi-task and work independently towards agreed goals.

This is a unique opportunity to be working in a multi-institutional, interdisciplinary consortium like Hydro Nation Chair Research and Innovation Programme and gain valuable industry experience working with Scottish Water in this project.

Candidates are invited to contact Dr Ania Escudero (ania.escudero@gcu.ac.uk) for further discussion.

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 School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and is one of only two such Schools in Scotland to hold the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver Award for promoting gender equality and women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) and allied STEMM subjects (surveying, environment and management of all themes) in higher education.

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.

 The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

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).