Research Associate

This post is full time and fixed term for 10 months We have an opportunity for a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to a project called ‘Purpose in business: empowering employees and enhancing productivity*’ (TPI/ESRC funded)* working with the PI of the project, Professor Bridgette Wessels. The project focuses on developing purpose in business defined in terms of focusing on finding profitable solutions for people and the planet. One of the key challenges is how to empower employees to drive purpose. This project will explore what purpose means for a range of employees, what would empower them to drive purpose and what skills they need. It will also identify what businesses need to do to support them, including changes in work organisation, job redesign, people management, worker voice practices within fair work principles. The successful candidate will be interested in the area of work and employment and should have qualitative research methods knowledge. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow. Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed, and should be addressed to Professor Bridgette Wessels, Bridgette.Wessels@glasgow.ac.uk. For more information and to apply online: my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=137369 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 www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity. We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.