Research Assistant / Associate Position | Scotland

Research Assistant / Associate Position

University of Glasgow | Reference: 179794

Location: Glasgow, UK

Posted: 14 August 2025

Closing Date: 11 September 2025 at 23:45

Job Type: Research and Teaching

Contract: Full-time | Funded for up to 2 years

Salary: Grade 6/7 – £33,951–£37,694 / £41,064–£46,049 per annum

Job Purpose

The University of Glasgow invites applications for the role of Research Assistant / Associate to contribute to the EU Climinvest Project. This project develops innovative technologies to assess and create sustainable climate investments.

The postholder will explore the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) to build AI agents for risk assessment and ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) evaluation of green investment projects. Additional responsibilities include creating advanced search and recommendation tools to support banks, investment firms, and stakeholders in developing climate-friendly financial solutions.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research aligned with project deliverables.
• Analyse and interpret data; prepare technical reports and publications.
• Present research at national and international conferences.
• Assist in identifying funding opportunities and drafting proposals.
• Collaborate across disciplines and contribute to research impact.
• Supervise and mentor students and junior researchers.
• Participate in modest teaching and administrative responsibilities.

🎓 Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

• Honours degree (SCQF Level 10) in a relevant discipline.
• Specialist knowledge in Information Retrieval, Recommender Systems, Machine Learning, or AI.
• Expertise in Large Language Models, Conversational AI, Agentic AI.
• Strong IT/software knowledge (PyTorch, TensorFlow, PyTerrier, Docker, etc.).
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in empirical research and academic writing.

Desirable:

• Ph.D. (awarded or near completion) in a relevant field.
• Experience in FinTech or GreenTech applications.
• Track record of publications in leading conferences (SIGIR, ACL, EMNLP, ICML, AAAI, NeurIPS).
• Experience in translating research into economic/societal impact.

🌟 Benefits of Joining University of Glasgow

• A supportive and inclusive organisational culture.
• Generous employment package including 41 days of annual leave.
• Attractive pension scheme, staff discounts, and benefits.
• Flexible working options.
• Free 6-month UofG Sport membership for new staff.
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (Athena Swan principles).

📌 Additional Information

• The role is full-time with funding available for up to 2 years.
• The position may be eligible under the UK Skilled Worker visa route (subject to requirements).

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