Research Fellow

3 weeks ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom Plymouth University Full time

Come help us shape and inspire scientists of the future

Based in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the School of Biological and Marine Sciences is primed to enable students to achieve their ambitions by linking research to real world problems. Students are equipped with the skills they need to make a positive impact on the sustainability of our environment and society.

With many amazing ecosystems right on our doorstep in the UK’s first National Marine Park, Plymouth boasts one of the highest concentrations of world-leading marine scientists in Europe and benefits from world-class research facilities such as the Marine Station, the fleet of research vessels and LABplus.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Research Excellence**:

- Develop and execute high-quality individual and collaborative research projects.
- Identify and secure future funding sources.
- Disseminate research findings through high-quality publications and presentations at national and international conferences.
- Engage with professional bodies, external organizations, and commercial users of academic facilities.

**Supervision and Mentorship**:

- Supervise and mentor junior colleagues and postgraduate research students.
- Provide expert advice in applied genomics, especially eDNA and metabarcoding.
- Train and provide pastoral care to research students.

**Teaching and Learning**:

- Contribute to teaching and learning programs and deliver high-quality teaching.
- Participate in student experience activities, including open days and student events.

**Essential Criteria**:

- PhD or equivalent international qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Extensive knowledge and research experience in applied genomics, eDNA, and metabarcoding.
- Proficiency in Illumina and Nanopore technologies and associated software packages.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to develop and manage innovative research proposals and attract research funding.

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Growing national and international reputation in the field.
- Experience in developing collaborative research networks.
- Track record of successful research mentorship and supervision.

**Skills and Attributes**:

- Intellectual agility and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong self-leadership and ability to align personal goals with the University’s strategic objectives.
- Effective planning, management, and organization of research contributions.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
- Strong communication skills to engage and inspire target audiences.
- Business acumen to contribute to resource and budget monitoring and to identify income diversification opportunities.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 08 July 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 5 years due to Funding.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

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