Research Assistant

4 weeks ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

**Job Purpose**
You will primarily contribute to the-Currently the group is managing three other research projects focused on OH engagement and intervention development. You will also be expected to assist these and future projects through direct support to the Research Manager and Primary Project Investigators. as opportunities allow.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator / Research Manager:

1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.
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. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
8. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
9. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
11. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

**Qualifications**

**Essential**
A2. Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research practice.

**Desirable**

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**

**Essential**
C1. Experience of working with large datasets and completing related qualitative / quantitative analysis.
C2. Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as this role will require multiple faceted project engagement.
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 management skills
C6. Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills including experience with statistical analysis programmes (Stata, SPSS, Minitab, R, etc).
C7. Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working.
C8. Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach.

**Experience**

**Essential**
E1. Sufficient relevant research experience [or equivalent] appropriate to an early career researcher

E3. Experience of research writing including articles, academic reports, policy engagement, and public engagement
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

**Terms and Conditions**
Salary will be Grade 6, £32,332 - £36,024 per annum pro rata.
This post is part time (16 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 31 July 2024.
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
3 A flexible approach to working.

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