Research Associate: Chemical Programming and - Glasgow, United Kingdom - University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Purpose-You will have a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Cheminformatics, or a related discipline, with strong data processing and programming skills.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the following activities in conjunction with the Principal/Co Investigator:

Take a role in the planning and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.

-3. Work with the group A-Life team, playing a key role in the ongoing development of the group long-term 'selection engine' experiments.

Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
Establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/ School/ Research Group, including establishing and sustaining a track record of 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.
Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
Take a role in 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.
Take a role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the research group/School/College/University and wider community (eg. Academic and Industrial Partners).
Take a role in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and School research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the School/College.
Help 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.
Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.

These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive but simply highlight a number of major tasks which the staff member may be reasonably expected to perform.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A2 Specialist in data analysis, method development, chemical informatics and some aspects of theoretical and practical knowledge of computer programming, automation and an interest in synthetic chemistry.

A4 Knowledge of project-specific technical models, equipment or techniques.
A5 Knowledge of specialised environmental sampling and analysis techniques.

Skills:

Essential:

C1 Analytical method development and data analysis with interest in automation in any guise.
C2 Research creativity and strong 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.
C9 Good Team Leadership skills including demonstrable supervisory skills.
C10 MATLAB or other programming languages (as noted above).

Desirable:

D1 Comfortable developing expertise in multiple fields.
D2 Exploring organic synthesis using computer-based approaches.

Experience:

Essential:

E1 Sufficient relevant research experience normally including PhD.
E2 Experience of scientific writing.
E3 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.
E4 A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences.
E5 Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities.

E6 Ability to demonstrate a degree of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of the literature, design & analysis of experiments & drafting of papers.

E7 Experience in undertaking independent research.
E8 Experience of computer programming / modelling.

Desirable:

F1 An emerging national or international reputation.
F2 Experience of robotic platforms, feedback control systems and databases.

Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £37,474 - £42,155 per annum.
This post is full time, and has funding for up to 2 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:
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