Research Assistant/research Associate

3 months ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff University Full time

**Research Assistant**
**Main function**

To contribute to research within statistics, carrying out supporting work that helps lead to the publishing of research in high-quality journals. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.
- **Main Duties and Responsibilities**

Research- To undertake research with a focus on the planning and implementation of statistics
- Actively participate within the research group, communicating and presenting research at meetings, through publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate, ensuring information is communicated to internal and external partners
- To contribute to research publications and presentations as required
- To analyse and communicate complex ideas, concepts and data using appropriate methods and packages
- To resolve issues and support senior colleagues in devising procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- To generate research output and contribute to the development of independent and original ideas as appropriate
- To provide support in research activities for undergraduate courses and research programmes and provide guidance to junior members of staff within the research team
- To maintain and update area of specialist knowledge, researching and critically appraising relevant literature within the area.
- Ensure that work is undertaken and documented in a regulatory compliant way and be prepared for regular audits and inspections, as well as contributing to the development of the quality management system for the area of statistics.

Other- To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
- To participate in administration and activities to promote the Centre and its work to the wider University and the outside world
- To ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
- To abide by the University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
- Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

**Research Associate**

**Main function**

To conduct research within statistics and contribute to the overall research performance of the Centre and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.
- **Continued in additional information**

**Person Specification**

**Person Specification (Research Assistant)**

**Essential Criteria**

Qualifications and Education
- 1. A degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- 2. Knowledge of research methods and techniques in statistics
- 3. Proven ability to analyse complex information and summaries appropriately
- 4. Specialist knowledge of appropriate trial governance, systems and processes in relation to statistics
- 5. Experience of working with a range of non-statisticians
- Communication and Team Working
- 6. Proven communication skills, including presentation to various audiences
- 7. Excellent organisational and team-working skills
- Other
- 8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work
- **Person Specification (Research Associate)**

**Essential Criteria**

Qualifications and Education- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- 2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant experience within statistics
- 3. Specialist knowledge of appropriate governance, systems and processes in relation to statistics in trials
- 4. Proven ability to publish in national journals
- 5. Proven ability to be successful in competitive research funding
- Communication and Team Working
- 6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
- 7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals
- Other
- 8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
- **Desirable Criteria**

1. Ability to supervise research students
- 2. Evidence of collaborations with industry, NHS or social care
- 3. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
- 4. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the Centre.
- 5. A commitment to high quality patient and public involvement
- 6. Fluency in Welsh, written and oral

**Additional Information**

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**

Research- To conduct research within statistics and contribute to the overall research performance of the centre and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
- To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
- To undert



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