Research Assistant
7 months ago
Job Purpose
1. Paediatric AML patient material in Multiparametric Flow assays
2. Clinical data and statistical methods
3. Leukaemia stem cells assays and drug assays with primary samples
4. Cellular changes with molecular knockout/transductions.
Main
**Responsibilities**:
1. Plan and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly in a timely and efficient manner in line with the deliverables of the CRUK funding project.
2. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.
7. 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.
8. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
9. 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.
10. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
11. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
12. Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
13. 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**:
14. 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 acute myeloid leukaemia, leukaemia stem cells, flow cytometry, working with suspension cells/AML cell lines/primary samples, colony cell assays.
**Desirable**:
**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)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
**Essential**:
C1 Acute myeloid leukaemia, leukaemia stem cells, flow cytometry, working with suspension cells/AML cell lines/primary samples, colony cell assays.
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 of scientific writing
E4 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
E5 Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field
**For appointment at grade 7**:
**Essential**:
E6 A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences
E7 Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities
E8 Ability to demonstrate a degree of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of the literature, design & analysis of experiments &
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