Research Associate in Urban Environmental Data Analytics

This post is full time, and has funding for up to 15 months, with the possibility of being extended by a further 6 months.

The School of Mathematics & Statistics is looking for a Research Associate in Urban Environmental Data Analytics to make a leading contribution to the NERC GALLANT (Glasgow as a Living Lab Accelerating Novel Transformation) project working with Profs Claire Miller and Marian Scott in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, and the Data and Data Analytics work stream (WS3) of GALLANT.

The job requires expertise in AI/statistical/data analytics research methods, familiarity with the use of traditional and new forms of data, and an interest in environmental urban research. Experience in image analysis and natural language processing and in the use of geospatial software packages would be beneficial.

The post provides an outstanding opportunity to develop your research career as part of a major partnership of researchers and city stakeholders (including Glasgow City Council). You will 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. We will provide structured mentoring and support for career development to build your research skills and experience, and you will benefit from formal and informal interactions with a diverse group of researchers at all career stages.

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

For informal enquiries or further information about the project, please contact Professor Claire Miller ()

For more information on the University of Glasgow’s School of Mathematics & Statistics, please visit https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/mathematicsstatistics/

For more information and to apply online: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-associate-in-urban-environmental-data-analytics

Closing date: 15September 2025

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£41,064 to £46,049 per annum

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