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Scottish Graduate School of Social Science

Sgoil Cheumnaichean Saidheans Sòisealta na h-Alba
  • About us
    • Governance
    • Challenge-Led Pathways
    • Case studies
    • Our Year in Review
    • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
    • Contact us
    • Work with us
    • Complaints
  • Current Students
    • Events
    • Training
      • Summer School
      • Spring into Methods
    • Training Funds
      • ESRC Training Funds
      • Training Event Funds
      • Challenge Pathways Cohort Fund
    • Internships
    • Mentoring
    • Research Impact Competition
    • Student Handbook
    • Meet Our Students
    • Meet Our Fellows
    • Expenses Policy
  • Prospective Students and Fellows
    • Studentships
      • Overview
      • Supervisor-led Studentship Opportunities
      • Student-led Open Competition 2024/25
      • Eligibility
    • Fellowships
  • Supervisors
    • Supervisor Eligibility
    • Steers Competition 2024/25
    • Open Collaborative Competition 2024/25
    • Skills Development Scotland Collaborative Competition 2024/25
    • Spring into Methods
    • Supervisors’ Resource Library
  • Our Partners
    • Internships
    • Collaborative Studentships
    • Training
    • The RSE Mentoring Scheme
    • Our work with Industry
    • SGSSS Alumni Community

Work with us

Below you will find all current employment opportunities within the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science:

SGSSS Associate Director (Supervisor Engagement)

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.

SGSSS Associate Director

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.

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Graduate School Administrator

UE04 £25,433 – £28,081

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:

  • Strong multi-tasking ability to manage and prioritise workload delegated from a number of different colleagues efficiently.
  • High-level of interpersonal and communication skills to adapt and relate appropriately to different colleagues (internal and external) and students.
  • Confidence with technology: an ability or willingness to adapt to a changing digital landscape, embracing the use of technology across communications, engagement, and reporting.
  • Detail orientated, able to pay close attention to important data in communications, record keeping, reporting, and scheduling.
  • A willing problem solver; an ability to get involved and learn new tasks to support colleagues and students.

The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on 11 November 2024

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SGSSS Student Representative

We are now recruiting two new Student Representatives to join the SGSSS Student Rep committee. This position is open to any social science PhD student in Scotland at one of SGSSS’ 16 partner universities.

SGSSS has student representatives from across our University partnership, who represent the student body and support with thematic priority areas for the DTP, which include but are not limited to equality, diversity, and inclusion work; widening access; student engagement events, and student wellbeing. These are voluntary positions which provide Student Reps with the opportunity to work alongside SGSSS staff to contribute to the direction of our strategic priority areas.

Amongst other activities you will work with the existing team of representatives to organise the annual Student Led Symposium, take part in the new SGSSS Rep Award Scheme which will contribute to your personal and professional development, as well as other areas of decision-making.

We look forward to working with you and having you contribute more student perspectives to the Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences.

If you have any questions about the role, please direct these to Dr Ashley Rogers, Associate Director (Student Engagement): a.s.rogers@stir.ac.uk. 

To apply for this post, please send a document that contains the below to team@sgsss.ac.uk by 1 April 2022: 

  1. Your name, institution, level of study, year of study, and how much time you have remaining.
  2. A 200 word blurb that includes:
  • An area of the postgraduate student experience you believe should be a priority for the SGSSS and why
  • Skills that you can bring to the role
  • Skills that you would like to develop or enhance
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