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 Prof. Katikireddi and the PIRU team: 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. 3. Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
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 Together.

**For appointment at grade 7**:
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**Qualifications**

**Essential**:
A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of public health, typically from a Masters in Public Health degree or equivalent. A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of health inequalities and causal inference methods.

**Desirable**:

**For appointment at grade 7: Essential**:

A4 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)

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**
Essential:

C1 Skills in policy microsimulation modelling, quantitative epidemiological analysis and evidence synthesis (including systematic reviews).
C2 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability, including being able to work with qualitative researchers and patients/public with lived experience of health conditions being studied. C3 Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely.
C4 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach. C5 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills
C6 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills, including ability to conduct advanced statistical analytical techniques using a relevant software package (e.g. R, Stata, SAS). C7 Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working
C8 Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

**For appointment at grade 7**:
**Essential**:

C9 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within public health research, with a specific focus on health inequalities
C10 Knowledge of advanced computer programming techniques and reproducible coding, as well as microsimulation modelling.

**Desirable**:

D1 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher.

**Experience**

**Essential**:

E1 Sufficient relevant research experience (or equivalent) appropriate to an early career researcher.
E2 Relevant experience related to quantitative methods (including causal analytical techniques) and policy simulation modelling.
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.

**For appointment at grade 7**:
**Essential.**
E6 A track record of presentation and publication o

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