Research Assistant/associate - Glasgow, United Kingdom - University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Purpose

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Take a leading 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.
Support the delivery of the dietary intervention in all study sites across the UK.
Assess study participants' dietary intake and intervention adherence.
Receive, record and store biological specimens for downstream laboratory analysis.
Measure biomarkers of nutritional treatment compliance with the support of other members of the local laboratory team.
Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
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/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
Ensure the study is conducted to meet regulatory requirements and study timelines as defined in the relevant research protocol.
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.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of collaborations with colleagues across the research group/School/College/University and wider community (e.g. Academic and Industry).
Contribute and collaborate with other colleagues in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and School research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the School/College.
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.
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.
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.
Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
Contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

For appointment at grade 7:

Perform the above duties with a higher degree of independence, leadership and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research, and mentoring colleagues.

Qualifications

Essential:
A2. Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of Nutrition or Dietetics
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For appointment at grade 7:Essential:

A4 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)

Desirable:

B1. Registered as dietitian with the UK Health Professionals Council
B3. Up to date certificate in Good Clinical Practice for Research

Knowledge & Skills-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

For appointment at grade 7:

Essential:
C10. Knowledge of project specific technical models, equipment or techniques
C11. Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher

Experience

Essential:
E1. Sufficient relevant research experience [or equivalent] appropriate to an early career researcher
E3. Experience in dietary assessment, analysis and interpretation of food diaries using appropriate software
E4. Experien