Research Associate - Glasgow, United Kingdom - University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Purpose

Main Duties and Responsibilities
1\. Manage a portfolio of advanced image analysis protocols for MRI data.
2\. Support the development and introduction of new MRI analysis techniques.
4\.

Maintain an expert current knowledge of the scientific literature in relation to magnetic resonance methodology applied in human studies at 7 tesla.

Disseminate this knowledge to in-house research partners, including NHS colleagues.
5\. Participate in joint University and NHS working groups with 7T responsibility for management, project approvals, operational procedures, and safety topics,
6\.

Allocate 20% of core working time to individual research topics, which are complementary to other research activity at the Imaging Centre of Excellence and support academic career development.

7\.

Play a leading role in the planning, design and conduct of research, individually or jointly, in accordance with the project deliverables and project/Institute/College/University research strategy.

8\.

Support the reputation of the University of Glasgow/ School/ Research Group and track record of independent and joint publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

9\.

Play a leading role in the presentation of research findings at high profile national and international conferences, seminars and meetings to enhance the research profile of the project/Institute/College/University.

10\. Lead the development, both independently and in collaboration with others (including stakeholders) of the identification of potential funding sources and support the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies
11\. Play a leading role in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of
undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the
project team to ensure their effective development.
12\. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of
Research Institute.
13\. Contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the
University's Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World\[SH1\].

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1. An undergraduate degree in physical or biomedical sciences, mathematics, computer science, or a closely related discipline.
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Skills

Essential:

C2. Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge in areas relevant to the field of research
C3. Knowledge of project-specific technical models, equipment or techniques
C4. An established track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals and/ or at conferences\[SH2\].

Desirable:

D1. Advanced knowledge of multivariate image analysis techniques
D2. Knowledge of functional/effective connectivity analysis
D3. Knowledge of advanced MRI methods, such as Voxel Based Morphometry, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, surface reconstruction.
D4. Knowledge of advanced fMRI methods, including fMRI neurofeedback, surface based and layer specific fMRI.
D5. Monitoring fMRI data quality, providing EPI image pre-processing (distortion correction, motion correction)

Experience

Essential:

E1. Post-doctoral experience working in human imaging research using MRI
E2. Software and programming experience (e.g., AFNI, SPM, (Turbo)BrainVoyager; Matlab, Python)
E3. Working in multi-disciplinary research teams
E4. A record of publication and conference presentation in the field of technique development for MRI in humans.
E5. Experience of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of literature, design and analysis of research data and drafting of papers
E6. Proven commitment to supporting career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage\[SH3\].

Desirable:

F1. Previous experience with 7T MRI data analysis.
F2. Project management skills.

Terms and Conditions

Salary:
Grade 7,

£39,347 - £44,263 per annum
This post is full time and fixed term for up to 3 years.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

3 A flexible approach to working.