International Research Practice Adviser

**Job Purpose**
The International Research Practice Adviser will engage with research teams across the University of Glasgow to gather examples of best practice for conducting research “at a distance” (that is, research led/coordinated/conducted by UofG researchers without them physically travelling to the location where the research is taking place). There will be a non-exclusive focus on equitable partnership with Low
- and Middle-Income Country collaborators. The post-holder will then use this information to develop best practice guidance and work with teams to build relevant communities of practice around related topics and incorporate the guidance into their research activities.
The role is accountable to the International Development Research Manager and the Head of Strategic Research Initiatives to develop and strengthen UofG’s research capability.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
Working largely independently within agreed-upon parameters with the International Development Research Manager and the Head of Strategic Research Initiatives, the post-holder will perform the following duties:

1. Develop a consultation process to identify and engage effectively with researchers and professional staff who have implemented (currently or previously) research practices that did not require travel to the research location.
2. Leverage relationships with external organisations and funding bodies (nationally and internationally) to identify useful lessons learned about how other organisations conduct research at a distance.
3. Collect and collate data on best practice approaches for conducting effective research at a distance into effective guidance for research and research support teams.
4. Develop communities of practice across academic and professional services teams to share best practice for delivery of research at a distance and associated considerations (e.g. training needs). As part of this, the post-holder will develop and deliver networking and training workshops for academic and research support staff on elements of research at a distance and facilitate cross-college engagement to develop stronger interdisciplinary research proposals utilizing these trainings.
5. Develop and deliver a communications plan to highlight and share the best practice guidance within and outwith the University of Glasgow.
6. In partnership with the International Development Research Manager, develop a strategy for ensuring the guidance remains relevant and accessible after the post ends.
7. Working in collaboration with the Strategic Research Initiatives Team, develop, deliver and evaluate new initiatives designed to stimulate and nurture cross-disciplinary collaboration relevant to the international development research community.
8. Perform other duties as requested, consistent with the grade level of the position and agreeing appropriate prioritisation of work with line management or other relevant stakeholders as needed. acknowledgement that we work in a complex environment with competing priorities. Requested duties to be in line with the post holder’s experience and skills, and were provided as a professional development opportunity, discussed and agreed as to the training/guidance to be provided.

**Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience**

**Knowledge/ Qualifications**

**Essential**:

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework (SCQF) level 9 (Ordinary degree). May be working towards post-graduate qualification such as a Masters (SCQF level 11) or PhD (SCQF level 12) in a relevant discipline, OR equivalent professional qualifications in relevant academic/research discipline, and experience of personal development in a similar role.
A2 Thorough knowledge and understanding of international research practices, including the impacts of COVID on working practices
A4 Detailed Understanding of how to develop strategic collaborative partnerships.
A5 Detailed working knowledge of using social media platforms to support communications.

**Desirable**:

B1 Knowledge and understanding of University structures, policy, practices and procedures.

**Skills**

**Essential**:

C1 Excellent oral and written communication and presentational skills.
C2 Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly influencing, negotiation and diplomacy.
C3 Ability to form productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders from the public and private sector.
C4 Resilient and able to maintain momentum in the face of challenges and setbacks.
C5 Excellent customer service, stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
C6 The ability to develop operational plans to support strategic initiatives.
C7 Ability to self-direct with mínimal inputs from higher management other than strategic scene and target-setting

**Experience**

**Essential**:

E1 Experience in the academic research environment or in working for a funder of academic research.

**Desirable**:

F1 Demonstrable experience of designing & delivering com