Department: Management Science

Who we are

Great minds. Innovative solutions.

We are the University of Strathclyde. Our vision is innovative and groundbreaking, placing us amongst the world’s leading international technological universities. We are vibrant, dynamic, and passionate about solving the challenges facing society and industry through our cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary research, education, and knowledge-exchange with global partners.

We are seeking to appoint extraordinary early career academics who complement our strategic themes.

Founded in 1948, Strathclyde Business School (SBS) is a socially progressive academic faculty within a leading international technological university. We develop theory-led, policy-relevant research through collaboration with industry, government, business and the third sector. SBS has been recognised in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 for its world-leading research - with a GPA of 3.26, this positions us as the third-highest overall quality of all Scottish institutions as ranked by Times Higher Education. SBS has held triple accreditation from the three main business school accreditation bodies – AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB – since 2004. We were the first business school in Scotland to achieve triple accreditation and one of only 129 business schools in the world to hold this status (April 2024). We have a strong reputation for effective working with business, industry and the public sector and our vision is to attain the highest levels of knowledge exchange with key stakeholders.

Our department

The Department of Management Science has a vibrant intellectual culture, and our academic staff have a strong record of both publication and generating funding through research and knowledge exchange activities. Our department has strong capabilities across a broad range of Management Science and Operational Research, providing opportunities for collaboration in areas such as Health Analytics, Risk Analysis and Uncertainty Modelling, Optimisation, Simulation, and Problem Structuring Methods. These areas represent key strengths where you will have the chance to contribute and work alongside experts to address complex challenges. Our teaching portfolio includes an undergraduate principal subject in the Strathclyde Business School as well as our MSc in Data Analytics, MSc Business Analysis and Consulting, and an MSc in Health Analytics, Policy and Management. The Department are also critical contributors to our MBA.

Building upon our recent success in securing significant research grants, in combing strategic foresight methods with analytics, we are seeking an individual to further develop this area of research. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in risk-based decision-making models such as Bayesian Belief Networks, Stochastic Programming and Simulation, amongst others. You will have a proven ability to engage with industrial partners to define and shape a collaborative research agenda. Underpinning all of this will be a strong commitment to delivering high-quality research that advances the field and achieves tangible real-world outcomes. They will be passionate about impactful research and thrive in working collaboratively with external stakeholders.

The opportunity

We would love to hear from you if you have a PhD and postdoctoral research experience; an emerging publication history in high quality academic journals; and research interests which align with this area of strategic priority – particularly if you already hold an external fellowship that can be transferred to us.

The University of Strathclyde is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering a supportive and flexible working culture with a deep commitment to our equality, diversity and inclusion charters, initiatives, groups and networks.

We strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnicity, women, LGBT+, and disabled candidates and candidates from lower socio-economic groups and care-experienced backgrounds.

You’ll be rewarded with:

· Growth of your research portfolio

· Reduced teaching load and limited administrative duties over the initial years of your Fellowship

· Support through our academic career development framework to gain feedback on your performance, meet your training needs and enhance your effectiveness – allowing you to be ready for promotion within 5-years of your appointment

· Mentoring, to help you establish a balance of research, teaching, knowledge exchange and citizenship responsibilities while enhancing your leadership qualities to support your long-term career.

* Your Fellowship will normally be at lecturer level (exceptionally, at senior lecturer (Grade 9) (£58,596 - £65,814) where you have a strong track record in research leadership) for 5 years, with the expectation that you’ll meet our promotion criteria within that period and be transferred to senior lecturer (or, where you’ve been appointed as a senior lecturer, Reader) level.

Application Procedure

To apply, click on the s1jobs APPLY button to provide:

· A fully completed application form

· A cover letter

· A CV; and

· A 5-year Strathclyde research plan which outlines your vision (including in relation to growing the postgraduate community), aligned to our strategic plan and highlights any existing or future opportunities for collaborative initiatives. (maximum 4 pages).

Further Information

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Matthew Revie, Head of Department, Management Science (matthew.j.revie@ strath.ac.uk).

For more information, or to contact a Strathclyde colleague who would love to talk to you about this opportunity, visit our Global Talent website.

Rewards and Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, family-friendly benefits, flexible work options, and a commitment to continuous learning, reflects our appreciation for the valuable contributions of our colleagues.

We understand that each staff member has unique priorities and lifestyles, so our diverse benefits ensure there are benefits designed to suit everyone, details of which can be found here.

· Financial Rewards: We provide attractive financial packages, including competitive salaries, relocation support for employees and a generous pension scheme, with university contributions of 14.5% for USS and 22.1% for LGPS.

· Work-Life Balance: We are dedicated to enhancing healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous annual leave, an additional annual leave purchase option, flexible and agile work arrangements.

o Annual Leaves: Generous entitlement of 31 days (Grade 6 and above), in addition to 11 public holidays and University closure days.

o Additional annual leave purchase: Option to request purchase of 2 working weeks’ additional annual leave per year.

o Flexible and agile working options: The University provides flexible work arrangements. You can request options that fits you and your role, such as hybrid, part-time, compressed hours, term-time, adjusted shifts, staggered hours. These requests can be made from the first day of your employment.

· Family Friendly Benefits: We offer a variety of enhanced family-friendly benefits to support our employees in balancing work and family responsibilities. These include Maternity Leave, Paternity/Maternity Support, Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave, Parental Leave, Carers Leave and support, Family Friendly Research & Scholarship Leave, and access to our on-campus nursery.

· Career Development: Our commitment to personal development is reflected in initiatives such as professional courses, subsidised educational programs, coaching and mentoring, leadership development, secondment opportunities, and access to our library.

· Health & Wellbeing: We place high importance on the safety, wellbeing, and health of all our staff and offer discounted Strathclyde Sport membership, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Occupational Health Service, and Cycle to Work program.

· Recognition Awards: At Strathclyde, we place a strong emphasis on acknowledging and rewarding our staff’s commitment and exceptional contributions. This is demonstrated through our Long-Service Awards and Strathclyde Medals, based on our values.

Equality and Diversity

The University of Strathclyde is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering a supportive and flexible working culture with a deep commitment to our equality, diversity and inclusion charters, initiatives, groups, and networks.

We strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnicity, women, LGBT+, and disabled candidates and candidates from lower socio-economic groups and care-experienced backgrounds.

The University currently holds an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our commitment to advancing women's careers in science, technology, engineering, maths, and medicine (STEMM) employment in academia.