Research Assistant/associate

5 months ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

**Job Purpose**
To make a leading contribution to the UKRI-funded Engineering Biology Mission Award project titled ‘**_Synthetically engineered microalgae for improved gut function and human_** _health’_. The project aims to explore the nutritional benefits and opportunities stemming from enhanced/optimised micro-algal production, using models of human health. The post-holder will investigate the biomolecular composition of microalgal species and their biomass through metabolomic, lipidomic and proteomic profiling using mass spectrometry. The post-holder will work with Dr Richard Burchmore together with colleagues in the MVLS Shared Research Facilities in collaboration with the wider team led by Professor Ian Watson.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and 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.
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 and workshops across the research team, 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 College including budgets/expenditure.
9. Carry out modest teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating etc) and associated administration as required.
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. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Welcome.

**For appointment at Grade 7**:

13. 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.
-These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive but simply highlight a number of major tasks, which the post-holder may be reasonably expected to perform commensurate with the grade.
To ensure timely delivery, the post-holder may need to work flexibly from time to time, in close collaboration with the project manager contracted to the project, to ensure maintenance of the site file and collation of study outputs ahead of project meetings.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:

**Desirable**:

**For appointment at Grade 7**:
**Essential**:

A2. Normally PhD (SQCF Level 12) 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**

**Knowledge**:
**Essential**:

C1.Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of biological mass spectrometry data collection.

**For appointment at Grade 7**

**Essential**
C2. Knowledge of the use of mass spectrometry to characterise and quantify biomolecules such as proteins, metabolites and lipids derived from microalgae.
C4. Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher.

**Skills**:
**Essential**:

E1. Interpersonal skills, a team player able to communicate and work with a broad range of audiences, multidisciplinary research groups and healthcare professionals.
E2. Good IT, administrative and organisational skills.
E3. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
E4. Ability to contribute to the development and progression of research objectives as an individual or team member, including the effective planning of research tasks.
E5. Ability to use initiative and judgment to plan and progress work.
E6. Excellent approach to working as part of a team, as well as individually. E7. Ability to work flexibly to accommodate and prioritise competing demands on time.
E8. Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly. E9. Ability for independent thought to generate original hypothesis, and solutions to problems.
E10. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.

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

G1. Experience with operation and troubleshooting of liquid chromatography-tandem mass

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