Research Associate - Glasgow, United Kingdom - University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
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Job Purpose-Main


Responsibilities:


1 Take a leading role in the planning and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and the institute of Neuroscience and Psychology's 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 Establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow and Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology, including establishing and sustaining a 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.

5 Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.

6 Take a leading 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.

7 Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the research Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology and wider community (e.g. Academic and Industrial Partners).
8 Take a leading role in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and School research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology

9 Take the lead 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.

10 Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
11 Make a leading contribution to Teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Director of institute and in consultation with Principal Investigator.
12 Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

13 Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.

14 Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Director of Research Institute.

15 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, Skills & Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential
A1 Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience, with experience of personal development in a similar or related role(s)


Skills

Essential
B2 Knowledge of project-specific technical models, equipment or techniques
B3 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher


Experience

Essential
C1 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
C2 A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences
C3 Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities

C4 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.

C5 Experience in undertaking independent research
C6 Demonstrated experience in research studies documenting brain and wider health outcomes in research participants


Closing date - 27 February 2023

Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £37,474 - £42,155 per annum pro rata.

This post is part-time (14 hours per week), and open ended with funding available for up to 11 months in the first instance.

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.
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