Research Associate/fellow(S): Software Engineering

4 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

**Job Purpose**-You will have extensive experience of software development / PhD in Computing or in Chemistry with a strong computing background or experience of software development from industry. For appointment at grade 8 some post doctorial experience in multiple areas as listed above, or at the interdisciplinary interface and / or some expertise in research coordination and running a team would be required.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**

**Perform the following activities in conjunction with the Principal/Co Investigator**:

- Take a role leading the software team in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.
- Take a role in the development of software development for chemputation and database development.
- Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
- Take a role in 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.
- Take a role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the research group/School/College/University and wider community (eg. Academic and Industrial Partners).
- Take a role in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and School research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the School/College.
- Help in 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.
- Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
- Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the PI.

**For appointment at Grade 8**:

11. To present research findings at conferences, seminars and meetings.
12. To take a primary role in working with current Cronin-group industrial collaborators, centres, and potential industrial end users.
13. To make a leading contribution to the management of the team/project.
These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive but simply highlight a number of major tasks which the staff member may be reasonably expected to perform.

**Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience**

**Knowledge/Qualifications**

**Essential**:

A1 PhD in Chemistry / Computing Science with strong software background or equivalent experience acquired in software development.
A2 Some expertise in GUI development.
A4 Knowledge of project-specific technical models, equipment or techniques.
A5 Knowledge of specialist IT software (e.g. Python, C, GitHUB, MatLab, LabView, R) as appropriate.

**For appointment at Grade 8**:
**Essential**:
A7 Experience leading a team of scientists or software engineers.
A8 Proven skills in management of teams of researchers and delivery of research output (meetings / publications / reports)

**Skills**

**Essential**:

C1 Computer programming with interest in automation in any guise.
C2 Research creativity and strong 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.
C9 Good Team Leadership skills including demonstrable supervisory skills.
C10 MATLAB or other programming languages (as noted above).

**For appointment at Grade 8**
Essential:

C11 Able to work both individually as well as part of a team and manage staff members as appropriate to disseminate findings to colleagues.
C12 Strong cross-discipline collaborative ability, including evidence of working across industry and academia.
C13 Able to work in both industrial and academic environments with a good understanding of key legislative and policy frameworks.
C14 Comfortable developing expertise in multiple fields.

**Desirable**:

D1 Exploring chemistry using computer-based approaches.
D2 Comfortable developing expertise in multiple fields.
D3 Experience using Amazon Web Services (AWS) products.

**Experience**

**Essential**:

E1 Sufficient relevant research experience.
E2 Experience of scientific writing.
E3 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.
E4 A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences.
E5 Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities.
E6 Ability to demonstrate a degree of independence as illustrated by identific


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