Strathclyde career pathwaysResearch

We offer research roles across all faculties and departments. Our researchers are responsible for delivering ground-breaking research which positively impacts society, building successful partnerships with external partners by working in collaboration with them or consulting for them.

Research staff can join us as a Research Assistant (Grade 6), Research Associate (Grade 7), Research Fellow (Grade 8), Senior Research Fellow (Grade 9) or a Principle Research Fellow (Grade 10).

Research positions are mainly based on campus and the location will be dependent on what faculty the research links too.

Benefits of working at Strathclyde

We provide our staff a wide range of outstanding benefits that include financial rewards, family friendly and wellbeing benefits and career development opportunities.

Find out more about more about Strathclyde's rewards & benefits.

Learning & development opportunities

Significant learning and development opportunities are offered for Research staff, allowing access to excellent training. This includes SPARK (Strathclyde’s Programme for Academic practice, Researcher development, and Knowledge Exchange) and SPIRAL (Strathclyde’s Programme in Research and Leadership). 

Terms & conditions for Research staff

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