Research Associate - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position Details
Institute of Immunology and Immunotheraphy

Location:
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £31,396 to £33,966 with potential progression once in post to £38,205

Grade: 6

Part Time working hours per week)

Fixed Term contract up to June 2025

Closing date: 4th April 2024

Travel may be required for this role

Please note:
We are advertising both a Research Fellow and a Research Associate however, there is only 1 post available.

Background

Applications are invited for a Part-time research position for a project entitled 'The gut MICRObiome and COgnition in SubMariners (MICROCOSM)'.

The expected start date is 01/06/2024. This is an eighteen-month position funded by the Ministry of Defence, at 0.5FTE.

The primary aim of this project is to: a) map the composition of the gut microbiome of a submarine crew before, during and after deployment, b) measure sleep/circadian rhythms, aspects of mental health and perform testing to assess cognitive performance, c) measure other key markers of metabolic health e.g. height, body weight and waist circumference. This position is focussed on the sleep/circadian, mental health and cognitive performance aspects of the project.

The project is a collaboration between the Institute for Microbiology and Infection, the Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH), and the School of Psychology (SoP) at the University of Birmingham; the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB); and the Royal Navy.

The researcher will analyse actigraphy data for sleep/circadian rhythms, cognitive tests and questionnaires for mental health and link these data with measures from the gut microbiome.

The researcher will have overall responsibility for analysing these data, and will liaise with a wider team of researchers at IMI, CHBH, SoP and QEHB.

Role Summary

Work within specified research grants and/or projects
Operate within area of specialism
Contribute to publications

Main Duties

Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
Analyse research data as directed
Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods
Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture

Person Specification

Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively
Ability to access and organise resources successfully 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

Further particulars can be found here

We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy .
You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website **.