Research Assistant - 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
Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator(s):
1\. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy
2\. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate
3\. Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic and societal benefit
4\. Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia, and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile
5\. Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research
6\. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/ group/ meetings/ seminars/workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community
7\. Contribute to 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
8\. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure
9\. Carry out modest Teaching activities \[e.g. demonstrating etc.\] and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator
10\. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline
11\. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate
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

Knowledge / Qualifications

Essential
A1 SCQF Level 10 \[Honours degree\] in Biological Sciences or a cognate discipline, or equivalent
A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge in a research related field
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Desirable

B2 Scientific experience within haematopoiesis and malignant haematology, particularly with the culture and manipulation of patient samples

Skills

Essential
C1 Ability and experience of mammalian suspension cell lines and human patient samples (bone marrow and peripheral blood)
C2 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate
C3 Excellent communication skills \[oral and written\], including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely
C4 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach
C5 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills
C6 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate
C7 Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working
C8 Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

Desirable
D1 Ability to design, conduct and perform complex experiments, including multiparameter flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, qRT-PCR and Western blotting
D2 Ability to perform basic bioinformatic analysis

Experience

Essential
E1 Sufficient relevant research experience \[or equivalent\] appropriate to an early career researcher
E2 Experience in the collection and analysis of data in Flow cytometry and qRT-PCR, including single cell qRT-PCR
E3 Experience of scientific writing
E4 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
E5 Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field

Desirable
F1 Experience of working in leukaemia field
F2 Experience of working with patient-derived tissue samples and biobanking

Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 6, £31,502 - £35,308 per annum.
This post is full time and has funding for 1 year. The start date is negotiable.

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.