Research Associate in River Chemistry and Health

3 weeks ago


South Kensington, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

We are looking for a Research Associate to join a short scoping project as a full time postdoc, starting as soon as possible. Funds are in place for an immediate start.

You will have experience using Python and would start by late December. You will be asked to use (invert) a big inventory of existing public health data and our existing Python libraries to identify the provenance of contaminants of emerging concern in the Thames basin. We will work with colleagues in Imperial’s School of Public Health and Oxford.

**Duties and responsibilities**:
Research Duties:

- To take initiatives in the planning of research
- To direct the work of small research teams
- To identify and develop suitable techniques, and apparatus, for the analysis of data
- To conduct data analysis
- To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times
- To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings
- To write reports for submission to research sponsors
- To present findings to colleagues and at conferences
- To submit publications to refereed journals
- To provide guidance to staff and students
- To attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary
- To develop contacts and research collaborations within the College and the wider community
- To promote the reputation of the Group, the Department and the College
- To provide guidance to PhD Students
- Contribute to bids for research grants
- To conduct and plan own scientific work with appropriate supervision.
- To maintain highly organised and accurate record of experimental work
- To actively participate in the research programme of the Group
- To publish in high quality journals and to present data at national and international meetings
- To participate in Group research meetings and internal seminars
- To collaborate with other allied scientists within Imperial College and elsewhere in London and abroad, as appropriate
- To contribute to the smooth running of the Group’s laboratories and, facilities with other scientists, clinicians, technicians and students within the laboratories
- Assist in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research students and research assistants as required
- To comply with the College, Division, and Unit safety practices and to attend courses on safety when appropriate
- Any other duties as may be deemed reasonable by Head of group as well as Head of Division/Department/Section

Other Duties:

- To undertake appropriate administration tasks
- To attend relevant meetings

Where Imperial or funder conditions necessitate, you will be required to complete timesheets for your work on projects in a timely manner.

**Essential requirements**:
**Experience**

Practical experience within a research environment and / or publication in relevant and refereed journals

Experience of dealing with [specific groups of people, e.g. sponsors, patients]

Practical experience in a broad range of techniques including [specify area]

Practical experience within a research environment and / or publication in relevant and refereed journals

**Knowledge**

Knowledge of research methods and statistical procedures

**Skills & Abilities**

Ability to conduct a detailed review of recent literature

Creative approach to problem-solving

Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people

Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly for publication

Ability to organise own work with mínimal supervision

Ability to prioritise own work in response to deadlines

Advanced computer skills, including word-processing, spreadsheets and the Internet

Ability to direct the work of a small research team and motivate others to produce a high standard of work

**Other**

Willingness to work as part of a team and to be open-minded and cooperative

Flexible attitude towards work

Discipline and regard for confidentiality and security at all times

Willingness to undertake any necessary training for the role

Willingness to travel both within the United Kingdom and abroad to conduct research and attend conferences

Willingness to work out of normal working hours (including weekends) if the requirements of the project demand

**Further information**:
This is a full time, fixed term position until 30 April 2023, with possibility of extension. You will be based at South Kensington Campus.
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