Three Research Associate/Assistant Opportunites

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK

Application Deadline(s): 16 January 2026
Department Website: dmem.strath.ac.uk

Are you passionate about working on systems design for health, improving lives for people living with multiple long term conditions? 

Three Research Associate/Assistant opportunities exist as part of the SEISMIC SHIFT research project with the University of Strathclyde and NHS partners, patients, carers, industry and public sector stakeholders to make a real difference.

All of the opportunites are detailed below. For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Louise Gray, SEISMIC SHIFT Project Manager, seismicshift@strath.ac.uk

(1) Research Associate/Assistant System Modeller

SEISMIC SHIFT (778199)
Salary Range: £33,002 - £46,049
FTE: 1
Term: Fixed (36 Months) 
Application Deadline: 16 January 2026
Full Vacancy Details: StrathVacancies - 778199

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated individuals to work closely with colleagues across the NIHR/EPSRC-funded SEISMIC SHIFT research project ecosystem, taking a systems approach to improving the lives of people living with multiple long-term conditions. You will: undertake research with a particular focus on system modelling activities, under the general guidance of a research leader and in interaction with the wider research consortium; establish a personal research portfolio and support and lead research dissemination, with assistance from senior colleagues as required; engage where required in relevant teaching, professional and knowledge exchange activities; and input to administrative activities.

(2) Research Associate/Assistant System Design Architect 

SEISMIC SHIFT (778206)
Salary Range: £33,002 - £46,049
FTE: 1
Term: Fixed (36 Months) 
Application Deadline: 16 January 2026
Full Vacancy Details: StrathVacancies - 778206

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated individuals to work closely with colleagues across the NIHR/EPSRC-funded SEISMIC SHIFT research project ecosystem, taking a systems approach to improving the lives of people living with multiple long-term conditions. You will: undertake research with a particular focus on system architecting and -designing activities, under the general guidance of a research leader and in interaction with the wider research consortium; establish a personal research portfolio and support and lead research dissemination, with assistance from senior colleagues as required; engage where required in relevant teaching, professional and knowledge exchange activities; and input to administrative activities.

(3) Research Associate/Assistant Systems Learning Designer  

SEISMIC SHIFT (778209)
Salary Range: £33,002 - £46,049
FTE: 1
Term: Fixed (36 Months) 
Application Deadline: 16 January 2026
Full Vacancy Details: StrathVacancies - 778209

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated individuals to work closely with colleagues across the NIHR/EPSRC-funded SEISMIC SHIFT research project ecosystem, taking a systems approach to improving the lives of people living with multiple long-term conditions. You will undertake research with a particular focus on designing, prototyping, and evaluating innovative learning experiences aligned with the project’s goals. This includes working with academic, clinical, health- and care professional services colleagues to co-create interdisciplinary, modular learning pathways to embed systems expertise in health practice under the general guidance of a research leader and in interaction with the wider research consortium; establish a personal research portfolio and support and lead research dissemination, with assistance from senior colleagues as required; engage where required in relevant teaching, professional and knowledge exchange activities; and input to administrative activities.