The College of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow is seeking exceptional candidates for its fully-funded Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Fellowships.

There are up to 6 College of Social Sciences positions available for highly qualified postdoctoral researchers with normally at least 1-2 years’ experience at postdoctoral level.

The Fellowships will be for 3 years in the first instance and appointment will be made at Research Fellow Grade 7 or 8 depending on qualifications, skills and experience.

Further details about the knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience required can be found by searching for reference number 002890 at: http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/jobs/

As part of their application, candidates are required to provide a short research proposal of no more than 2 pages of A4 to include details of any University Academic Staff with whom they have discussed their proposal. I would be grateful for your help in supporting applicants to develop their proposed programme of research. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview in February to explain their longer term research strategy.

Please consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document for further information about the scheme and details of what should be included in the research proposal: http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_245653_en.pdf

The deadline for applications is 16 December 2012 and applications should be submitted via the university’s online application system.

Regards

Catherine R Schenk
Dean for Research