Research Associate/assistant
4 months ago
**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 work with Professor Emilie Combet, 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 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.
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. 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 School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
9. Carry out modest Teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.
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. Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
13. 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**:
14. 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 staff member may be reasonably expected to perform.
**Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience**
**Knowledge / Qualifications**
Essential
**For appointment at Grade 6**-A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of Nutrition, Microbiology or related discipline.
**For appointment at grade 7**
A3 Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience, with experience of personal development in a similar or related role(s)
A5 Knowledge of project specific technical models, equipment or techniques linked to the study of gut health and nutritional status / dietary assessment
A6 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher
**Desirable**:
**For appointment at Grade 6**
**Skills**:
**Essential**:
C1 Interpersonal skills, a team player able to communicate and work with a broad range of audiences, multidisciplinary research groups and healthcare professionals
C2 Good IT, administrative and organisational skills
C3 Excellent written and oral communication skills
C4. Ability to contribute to the development and progression of research objectives as an individual or team member, including the effective planning of research tasks.
C5. Ability to use initiative and judgment to plan and progress work.
C6. Excellent approach to working as part of a team, as well as individually.
C7. Ability to work flexibly to accommodate and prioritise competing demands on time.
C8. Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.
C9. Ability for independent thought to generate original hypothesis, and solutions to problems.
C10. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
**Experience**
**Essential**:
**For appointment at Grade 6**
E1 Sufficient relevant research experience (or equivalent) appropriate to an early career researcher
E3 Experience of scientific writing
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
E6 Experience of independently carry out laboratory-based studies
**For appointment at grade 7**
E7
-
Research Assistant
3 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** We have a fully funded Research Assistant/Associate position available in the laboratory of Dr. Julia Cordero as part of a recently awarded Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellowship. You will contribute to projects on the crosstalk between the adult intestine and other tissues and organs using -1: the cellular and molecular changes that...
-
Research Assistant/associate
3 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** The University of Glasgow is in a consortium of seven universities, supporting the formation of a new national research centre funded by a significant UKRI and stakeholder co-investment for a 5-year and £45M programme of challenge-led research into digital twinning for transport decarbonisation. The research will build on highly successful...
-
Research Assistant/associate
3 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** The University of Glasgow is in a consortium of seven universities, supporting the formation of a new national research centre funded by a significant UKRI and stakeholder co-investment for a 5-year and £45M programme of challenge-led research into digital twinning for transport decarbonisation. The research will build on highly successful...
-
Sales Associate for Cancer Research
1 month ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Cancer Research UK Full timeJoin Cancer Research UK in the fight against cancer. We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to making a difference. We are seeking an enthusiastic retail assistant who is eager to enhance their skills and contribute to our mission. As a retail assistant, you will represent Cancer Research UK in your community. Your store will serve as a...
-
Research Assistant
2 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full timeJob Purpose You will contribute to/ make a leading contribution to a project ‘Investigating genetic composition of Onchocerca worm infections: Improving the ability to test macrofilaricidal drug efficacy’ working in Prof. Poppy Lamberton’s groups, on a project with Dr Lisa Ranford-Cartwright, Dr Arne Jacobs, Prof. James Cotton, and Prof. Mike...
-
Research Assistant/research Associate
4 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** - **Main Duties and Responsibilities** Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator: 1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the TICKSOLVE and EEID deliverables and The University of Glasgow and School of Biodiversity, One Health and...
-
Research Assistant
4 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** The post holder will join the School of Infection and Immunity, working in the Immunobiology research area under the supervision of Professor Simon Milling, with Professor Konstantinos Gerasimidis. The applicant will make essential contributions to a research programme focused on understanding the immune mechanisms by which dietary therapy...
-
Research Assistant
3 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** **Main Duties and Responsibilities** Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI) Prof David Bhella. 1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and the research strategy of the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for...
-
Research Assistant
3 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose**- **Main Duties and Responsibilities** Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal Investigators, Daniel Streicker and Pablo Murcia: 1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy. 2....
-
Research Assistant
3 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** **Main Duties and Responsibilities** Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr Stephen Carter. 1. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/ group/meetings/seminars/workshops across the CVR and wider community. 2. Plan and conduct assigned research...
-
Research Assistant/associate
3 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** The postholder will make a leading contribution to an exciting programme of social network and complex intervention research led by Professor Sharon Simpson. The role will be based within the Complexity in Health Improvement Programme of the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit (SPHSU). The project the postholder will be mainly...
-
Research Assistant/associate
3 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** You will contribute to/make a leading contribution to a project involving pancreatic cancer and gamma delta T cells, working under the mentorship of Prof Seth Coffelt and Prof Jen Morton. **Main Duties and Responsibilities** **GRADE 6 Duties - incorporate any job specifics at grade 6 level here you can remove/replace some if need...
-
Research Assistant/associate
3 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** **Main Duties and Responsibilities** 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...
-
Research Assistant/associate
4 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** **Main Duties and Responsibilities** Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator: 1. Plan and conduct assigned research in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy. 2. Document research output including analysis and...
-
Research Assistant/associate
4 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** **Main Duties and Responsibilities** 1.Take a leading role in the planning and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy. 2. Support the delivery of the dietary intervention in all study sites across the UK. 3. Assess study...
-
Research Assistant/associate
4 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** **Main Duties and Responsibilities** 1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with REMIT project deliverables and Murphy lab/School of Cancer Sciences/MVLS research strategy. 2. To maintain healthy colonies of complex multi-allelic GM mice, including strict adherence to HO licenced protocols, AWERB...
-
Research Assistant
4 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** You will contribute to/make a leading contribution to a project Empowering Practical Interfacing of Quantum Computing (EPIQC)’ working with Prof. Marc Sorel. - **Main Duties and Responsibilities** Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator: 1. Plan and conduct assigned...
-
Research Assistant/ Associate
3 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** - **Main Duties and Responsibilities** Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator: 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...
-
Research Assistant
4 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** **Main Duties and Responsibilities** Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator: 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...
-
Research Assistant
4 months ago
Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time**Job Purpose** You will contribute to/make a leading contribution to a project _“_ - Targeting metabolic vulnerability in chronic myeloid leukaemia by serine restriction_ - ”_, working with Professor Vignir Helgason’s Lab at the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, Glasgow. - **Main Duties and Responsibilities** Perform the following activities in...
