Research Associate - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff University
Description
Job Purpose
To conduct research within the Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics Psychosis Research Group and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research.
To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.-
Main Duties
Research
- To conduct research within the Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics Psychosis Research Group and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
- To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals.
- To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required.
- To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field.
- To participate in School research activities.
- To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects.
Other
- To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School's profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
- To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
- To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
- Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Education- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- 2.
- i. Psychiatric symptoms and/or outcomes.
- ii. Genomic data.
- iv. Database design and curation.
- 3. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field (as above).
- 4. Proven ability to publish in international journals, national or international conferences and other research outputs. Communication and Team Working
- 6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication.
- 7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals.
- Other
- 8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work.
- 9. Proven ability to work without close supervision.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of combined genomic and phenotypic analyses of psychiatric disorders.
- 2.
- 3. Experience of working with international consortia.
- 4. Experience of working with outcome data in psychiatric disorders.
- 5. Fluency in Welsh, written and oral
Additional Information
IMPORTANT:
Evidencing CriteriaSalary Range Min.**- 39,347
Salary Range Max.
- 44,263
Job Category
- Academic
- Research
Grade
- Grade 6
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