Please note this vacancy is open to current University of Glasgow employees only.
The postholder will be based in the Division of Sociological and Cultural Studies in the School of Social and Political Sciences. The Division wishes to appoint an applicant to this role with expertise related to sociological approaches to gambling and gambling harms. An interest in interdisciplinary and applied research would also be welcomed. Applicants with experience of conducting sociologically informed gambling harms research are encouraged to apply.
Job Purpose
To undertake research on gambling and its harms that is of international excellence and to contribute to knowledge exchange activities relative to the discipline, contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College’s strategic objectives. This is a Post-doctoral role in Sociology at the School of Social and Political Sciences.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop and progress individual/joint research projects of international standard in the subject area with the support of a mentor, as required, with a focus on gambling and its harms.
2. Write up research findings/outcomes for publication in leading journals for dissemination as appropriate, identifying potential sources and contributing to funding applications as an individual or team member.
3. Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College, including establishing a track record of high-quality publications.
4. Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching on undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses within the subject area in accordance with the subject’s priorities including accepting responsibilities as course co-ordinator for one or more courses.
5. Contribute to the on-going development and design of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline and/or profession.
6. Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
7. Contribute to the development of theory and practice in the subject area.
8. Supervise individual student projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and to contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate, to ensure their effective development
9. Take on administrative or management roles within the subject/School as assigned by the Head of School.
10. Engage in professional development as appropriate
11. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan - Inspiring People – Changing the World. http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/strategy/people/
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience in a similar or related role.
A2. Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in the specialist subject/discipline and of research/teaching methods and techniques to work within the subject area.
A3. Emerging national/international research profile in the subject area.
A4. Strong knowledge of social science literature on gambling and gambling harms.
Skills
Essential:
C1. Ability to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature and to be effective both orally and in writing at a level appropriate to the activity.
C2. Ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students to inspire learning and to provide pastoral care to students within the subject area.
C3. Ability to apply policy, practice and procedures including broader University/sector/external (e.g. commercial) awareness.
C4. Ability to work on own initiative to contribute to the research and teaching activities within the subject area and wider School environment.
C5. Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities.
Desirable:
D1. Ability to collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines and/or institutions in developing research.
Experience
Essential:
E1. Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.
E2. Developing track record of research outputs compatible with enhancing the School’s research profile in accordance with School objectives.
E3. Experience of conducting research with those harmed by gambling.
Desirable:
F1. Experience of supervision of students at honours or postgraduate level.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum.
This post is full time and fixed term for up to 12 months.
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.
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, 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.
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 here.
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Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Christopher Bunn, Christopher.Bunn@glasgow.ac.uk
Closing Date: 15 June 2026 at 23:45.
