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Below you will find all current employment opportunities within the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science:
The Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS) are looking for an Associate Director (Supervisor Engagement) to join our team and contribute to the exciting work of our national Doctoral Training Partnership.
This role is 0.3 FTE and open to academic colleagues already working with one of the SGSSS partner universities.
A vital part of SGSSS’ work is increasing supervisor support and building a cross-Scotland community. The Supervisor Engagement role is of strategic importance and will have an impact in all SGSSS partner universities. Working with the SGSSS Director and wider team, this role will be focused on leading the strategic development of resources, community and engagement, so that supervisor colleagues are supported as well as possible in their delivery of excellent and effective PGR supervision. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute significantly to the strategic development of social science postgraduate research, the support of supervisor colleagues and the formation of research leaders in Scotland and beyond.
Please click HERE for the full job description and details of how to apply.
We have an opening on the SGSSS Directorate this year for a colleague from a discipline within our Economies, Mind and Technologies Hub at one of our partner institutions with an interest in cross-university collaboration and the ambition to influence social science doctoral research at a national level. The EMT Hub Lead is 0.3FTE (managed as an institutional commitment from partner HEI to SGSSS) available from May/June 2022 (phased starts negotiable depending on commitments) and it is anticipated that interviews will take place w/c 25 April 2022 via Zoom.
Applicants should send a copy of their CV and a cover letter outlining why they are attracted to the position, along with relevant experience.
Applications should be sent to team@sgsss.ac.uk including ‘Associate Director EMT Hub Lead Application’ in the email subject heading.
As a member of the Directorate you will take the lead in overseeing the activities associated with the named role as well as an element of SGSSS strategy suited to your experience and interest. It is an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the UK’s largest Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP), supporting all social science research students in Scotland and to play an active role in the recommissioning of the Scottish Graduate School.
If you would like to discuss the post in further detail please contact the SGSSS Director, Professor Jamie Pearce (Director) or the outgoing role holder, Professor Mel Simms. You may also want to speak with your HEI representative on the Deans of Graduate Studies Network. The successful candidate will require a letter of support from their Dean confirming allocation of 0.3FTE so we encourage candidates to start these conversations as soon as possible.
Closing date for applications: Monday 4 April 2022.
UE06 £34,610 to £39,906 per annum pro rata
CAHSS, Scottish Graduate School of Social Science
Guaranteed Hours (2 hours per week)
Fixed term: 2 years
**Open to social science PhD researchers from any SGSSS partner university **
The Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS) are seeking to appoint three current social science PhD students to the role of Associate Officer for Student Engagement. SGSSS Associate Officers represent the voices of the student community and are consulted on for their advice and expertise as PGRs.
The role holders will join an existing team of student Associate Officers and, as members of the SGSSS Directorate, contribute to the development of social sciences postgraduate research and the formation of research leaders in Scotland and beyond. Work topics that Associate Officers focus on are identified through the strategic objectives of the SGSSS and funders, emergent issues identified by the Associate Officers based on their experiences, and information received from the wider PhD population.
The role is University of Edinburgh Grade 6, on a “guaranteed hours” contract (averaging two hours per week, with a minimum of 35 hours per year). Roles will start in January 2026 and will be appointed for a two year term, including a review for both role holder and SGSSS at the one year anniversary.
These roles are available to any current social science PhD student registered at an SGSSS partner university.
Our ideal candidates will:
The closing date for applications is 17th October 2025.
Interviews will be held in November 2025, with the roles starting in January 2026.
UE04 £26,093 – £28,778
CAHSS, Scottish Graduate School of Social Science
Full Time (35 hours per week)
The Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS) are looking for a Graduate School Administrator to play a vital role in supporting key SGSSS activities including doctoral scholarship funding support, internship placement administration, training event organisation, governance meetings and office coordination. Key skills needed include strong organisational skills, good attention to detail, teamwork and confidence with technology.
Your skills and attributes for success:
The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on 2 September 2025
We currently have no vacancies.
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