Research Assistant in Computer Science

4 weeks ago


Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

**Research Assistant in Computer Science**
**(**
**Job Number**:
**23000422**
**)**

Department of Computer Science

Grade 6: - £28,929 - £35,308 per annum

Fixed Term - Full Time

**Contract Duration***: 24 months

**Contracted Hours per Week***: 35

**Working Arrangements***: This role is full time but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements.

**Closing Date***: 17-Apr-2023, 5:59:00 PM

**Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement***: Not Applicable.

**The University**

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here.

**The Department**

The department of Computer Science is one of the very best UK departments of Computer Science with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students. The department was ranked 20th in REF2021 with 97% of research outputs rated world-leading or internationally excellent, 100% of impact case_ _studies rated world-leading or internationally excellent and 100% of environment rated world-leading or internationally excellent.

**The Role**

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to development and evaluation.

**Responsibilities**:

- To work with clinical collaborators to understand the clinical and patient needs in relation to stroke rehabilitation.
- To develop and refine the device based on feedback.
- To understand and convey information which needs careful explanation to technical and medical professionals as well as lay persons through presentations, discussions and meetings which contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
- To write up results of research work, present information on research progress and outcomes to bodies supervising research in a clear and accurate manner.
- To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.
- To engage in continuing professional development by attending relevant training and development courses.
- To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.
- To contribute to the planning of research projects.
- To assist in contributing to support student projects on the use of research methods and equipment.

**This post is fixed term for up to 24 months; funding is available for this role for a fixed term only.**

The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.

Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by In June 2023.

**Working at Durham**

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

- 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days per year.
- We offer a generous pension scheme, As a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS).
- No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
- There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
- Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- On site nursery is available and children’s clubs in the summer holidays.
- Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the



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