Research Associate - Artist in Residence (POLART)

Job Overview

Research Associate – Artist in Residence (POLART) at University of Glasgow. This role is part of the European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator project “Art and Policy in the Global Contemporary: Examining the role of the arts in the production of public policy” (POLART) (2024-2029).

Location: Glasgow (Gilmorehill Campus). The post is based in Urban Studies and Social Policy, School of Social & Political Sciences. Some flexibility on base location and regular travel to Glasgow is required. The University will not cover overnight stays or travel costs, and the successful candidate is expected to be UK-based for the duration of the contract.

Salary: Grade 7, £41,064 – £46,049 per annum, pro rata. Contract: Fixed term up to 42 months; part-time (4 hours per week) with some flexible working in agreement with the Line Manager. Ideally starting early January 2026. Closing date: 14 October 2025 @ 23:45.

Informal discussion about the role can be arranged with the PI, Professor Sotiria Grek (Sotiria.Grek@glasgow.ac.uk).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and implementation of the project in conjunction with the project team, providing advice and guidance related to artistic practice.
• Lead the design and development of practice-based research to be exhibited at project events as required.
• Liaise with the PI and team to discuss ongoing research, identify key issues/themes, and compare and synthesise data and findings.
• Lead on presenting and writing up practice-based research, including documentation of research processes for papers, reports, presentations, and other outputs.
• Maintain accurate records of the research process and report progress at research meetings.
• Ensure data are processed and managed in compliance with applicable legislation, ethics regulations and School policies.
• Engage with external colleagues on related research and opportunities for collaboration.

Dissemination and Engagement

• Disseminate research findings and create training materials for diverse audiences, including presenting artistic work at workshops and conferences.
• Provide content for publicity materials and the website; participate in social media and press communications.
• Support meetings and knowledge exchange events with research stakeholders including policy makers, practitioners, and the public.

Other Activities

• Contribute to the project’s legacy by developing interdisciplinary collaborations and cross-cutting publications.
• Identify opportunities for additional funding and contribute to field-related research proposals and grant applications.
• Contribute to the University’s international profile in line with the Strategic Plan.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Essential: A PhD or equivalent experience; knowledge of qualitative methods (e.g., participant observation, interviews, discourse analysis) and willingness to undertake training.
• Desirable: PhD in Art practice/theory/history/curation; familiarity with research on socially-engaged art, large international exhibitions, and the field of art and politics.
• Skills: Ability to undertake practice-based research; strong time and resource management; research creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration; ability to communicate qualitative findings to diverse audiences; initiative and problem-solving; good data management and open access.
• Experience: Track record of studio and exhibition practice; experience in practice and research in contemporary art; experience disseminating creative practice to stakeholders; involvement with the creative industries in the UK and internationally; ability to identify research objectives through practice.

Terms and Conditions

• Salary Grade 7, £41,064 – £46,049 per annum, pro rata.
• Part-time contract (4 hours per week) fixed term up to 42 months, starting early January 2026, with flexible working in agreement with Line Manager.
• Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the University’s values. Applications are welcome from diverse communities and from protected characteristics underrepresented within the University.
• University benefits and policies are available; closing date is 14 October 2025 @23:45.

Notes: This post is identified as part of the POLART project and requires regular travel to Glasgow as required by the project. The successful candidate will be based in the UK for the duration of the contract.