Research Assistant/associate

4 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

**Salary**:
Research Assistant £31,396 - £32,982 per annum
Research Associate £33,966 - £44,263 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

**Closing Date**: 25 April 2024

The Role

We are seeking an ambitious post-doctoral researcher who will work with Dr Kavanagh in his EPSRC funded lab to understand the underlying pathophysiological mechanism of drug induced crystalluria by combining drug pharmacokinetic behaviour along with physicochemistry in urine.

Our research team currently has 2 members (at PhD level) and plans to hire 2 more PhD students by year-end.

This post is full time, fixed term for a period of one year, with possible extension.

**Find out more about our Research Institutes here**:
As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles. These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

Key Accountabilities

Although working under the general guidance of an academic or Principal Investigator, the postholder will contribute ideas, including enhancements to the technical or methodological aspects of their studies, thus providing substantial 'added value'
Develop and carry out the specified project using appropriate techniques and equipment as outlined in the personal requirements
Determine appropriate methodologies for research, with advice and support where required
Begin to write, with appropriate support, proposals for individual research funding or, where funders do not permit this, contribute to the writing of collective bids
Assess research findings for the need/scope for further investigations
Contribute to the writing up of their research for publication and dissemination, either through seminar and conference presentations or through publications
Present research findings, either at conferences or through publications in reputable outlets appropriate to the discipline
May be involved in the supervision, with guidance, of final year undergraduate research projects and in providing support to postgraduate research students or Research Assistants
Will need to work with the support staff and, on occasions, with undergraduate and postgraduate students, and interact intellectually with other academic members of the Institute
May contribute to events celebrating the public engagement of science/social sciences/humanities
Develop an awareness of University structures, policies and procedures and relevant issues in the higher education, research, social and political environment

The Person (Essential)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Ability to work well as part of a team and rapidly acquire new skills
Likelihood of advanced skills directly related to the research project (e.g., hands on experience of pharmacokinetic simulation or solubility analysis)
High level of analytical and problem-solving capability
Ability to communicate complex information with clarity and to encourage the commitment of others
Experience of research with clear transferable skills and some experience or awareness of the research environment
Presentations at conferences and/or high-quality publications

Attributes and Behaviour

Diligent and reliable
Able to work flexibly to meet deadlines
Collaborative but also able to work independently
Resourceful but also willing to accept guidance

**Qualifications**:
Honours degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences
A PhD in relevant area (for Associate level)
Close to submission of PhD (for appointment at Assistant level which will be automatically upgraded to Associate once on the PhD passlist)

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
**Requisition ID**: 26726



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