Research Scientist

5 days ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time
Job Purpose

The postholder will work to develop and apply mathematical and statistical approaches to better understand virus infection, evolution, and transmission. The University of Glasgow provides a highly interdisciplinary environment, integrating computational, experimental, and clinical research. Building strong links with researchers in other disciplines is a critical part of the role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Plan and conduct research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables. This will involve taking a leading role working with researchers at the University of Glasgow.
  2. Carry out quantitative research into virology.
  3. Work and be in regular communication with other researchers at the University of Glasgow, and at external collaborators, to support the research project and other aligned projects.
  4. To develop and enhance your research profile and reputation, and that of the University of Glasgow, including writing and contributing to publications of international quality in high-quality journals aligned with the project goals.
  5. Contribute to the presentation of work at national and international conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia, and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
  6. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team and group meetings, and in seminars and workshops across the research Group, School, College, and wider community.
  7. Contribute to the supervision, mentoring, and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
  8. Keep up-to-date with the relevant literature, practical knowledge base, and recent advances in the field/discipline.
  9. Engage in appropriate continuing professional development activities.
  10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
  11. Contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan.
Qualifications

Essential:

  1. A Scottish Credit and Qualification level 10 (Honour's degree). May be working towards a post-graduate qualification such as a Masters (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 11) or PhD (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12) in mathematics, statistics, physics, epidemiology, quantitative biology, or another relevant quantitative discipline.
  2. Or Equivalent professional qualifications in a relevant academic/research discipline, and experience of personal development in a similar role.
Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

  1. Excellent data analysis and research skills.
  2. High level of mathematical ability.
  3. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  4. Knowledge of a scientific programming language, such as Python, Julia, or C++.
  5. Ability to work effectively with researchers from other disciplines.
  6. Effective time management. Able to meet deadlines and see projects through to completion.
  7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  8. Ability to develop novel and creative solutions to scientific problems.
Experience

Essential:

  1. Experience of developing mathematical or statistical approaches to solve problems in biology.
  2. Experience of writing software for processing and analysing biological data.
  3. Experience in writing scientific reports, projects, or publications.
  4. Experience of verbally presenting scientific results to mixed audiences.
  5. Experience in Unix/Linux operating systems e.g. within a MacOS framework.
Desirable

Experience of computational research involving viruses or infectious disease.

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