Research Fellow - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

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Position Details
Institute of Microbiology and Infection, College of Medical and Dental Sciences

Location:
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £34,980 to £44,263 with potential progression once in post to £46,974

Grade: 7

Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to June 2025

Closing date: 9th April 2024

Background
The gut microbiome has an important role in human health and disease. Increasingly the gut microbiome has been linked to mental well-being and acuity.

In this project we aim to characterise the gut microbiome of a cohort of healthy individuals and to correlate taxonomic data with the the outcomes of psychological tests.

Role Summary

Work within research grants and with project team
Operate within area of specialism (microbial bioinformatics)
Perform analyses of shotgun metagenomic data and interpret research findings and results
Contribute to reporting outcomes to funders and draft reports and manuscript

Main Duties
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

Analyse and interpret data
Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc.
Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate
Undertake management/administration arising from research
Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods
Contribute to Departmental/School researchrelated activities and researchrelated administration
Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader
Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

Person Specification

First degree in area of specialism (microbiology, bioinformatics or microbiome sciences) and normally, a PhD degree (or near to completion) relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications
High level analytical capability in the field of bioinformatics, microbial genomics or microbiome sciences
Ability to communicate complex information clearly
Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
Coordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly

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