Research Assistant
1 month ago
To contribute to the EPSRC Grasping Data project, working with Stephen Brewster in the GIST Group, School of Computing Science. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals, as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.
Main Duties and Responsibilities- Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.
- Contribute to the acquisition, set up, maintenance, and integration of experimental apparatus or computational kit, or in setting up theoretical models or analysis strategies.
- Document research output, including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports, and papers as appropriate.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community (e.g., Academic and Industrial Partners).
- 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.
- Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including budgets/expenditure.
- Contribute to outreach and recruitment activities of The University of Glasgow.
- 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.
- Be responsible for safety management related to the organisation and running of Laboratory and/or Experimental techniques, equipment, and processes as appropriate.
- Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
- Engage in personal, professional, and career development to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
- Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the Head of School and/or PI.
- To contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan - World Changers Together.
- 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.
- Establish and sustain a track record of independent and joint published research to establish and maintain your expert reputation in the subject area.
- Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research strategy.
Essential:
- A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 10 (Honours Degree). May be working towards post-graduate qualification such as a Masters (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 11) or PhD (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12). Or Equivalent professional qualifications in Mathematics or Theoretical Physics, and experience of personal development in a similar role.
- A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of human-computer interaction (HCI)
- A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the wider subject area
- 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). These qualifications must be obtained in a relevant discipline, either mathematics or theoretical physics.
- B1 An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in subject specialism or equivalent
- B2 Knowledge of child-computer interaction, data physicalisation, multimodal interaction design
Essential:
- C1 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate.
- C2 Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely in mathematics and the willingness to travel, visit collaborators, and enter into joint projects.
- C3 Excellent interpersonal skills, including team working and a collegiate approach
- C4 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills
- C5 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate.
- C6 Self-motivation, initiative, and independent thought/working
- C7 Problem-solving skills, including a flexible and pragmatic approach
- C8 Good Team Leadership skills
- D1 Skills with simple hardware construction using Arduino's or similar
Essential:
- E1 Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in specialist subject/discipline and of research/teaching methods and techniques to work within the subject area.
- E2 Experience of scientific writing
- E3 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
- E4 Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field
- E5 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher
- E6 A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences
- E7 Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities
- E8 Ability to demonstrate a degree of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of the literature, design & analysis of experiments & drafting of papers.
- E9 Experience in undertaking independent research
- F1 An emerging national or international reputation
- F2 Experience of evaluation using novel technology
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