Postdoctoral Research Assistant

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom University of Birmingham Full time
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our dynamic group investigating mitochondrial genetics and function.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will work within specified research grants and projects, contributing to writing bids and operating within their area of specialism. They will analyse and interpret research findings and results, contribute to generating funding, and contribute to licensing or spin-out deals with demonstrated commercial success.

Main Duties
  1. Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required.
  2. Contribute to writing bids for research funding.
  3. Analyse and interpret data.
  4. Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding.
  5. Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars, etc.
  6. Supervise students on research-related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline.
  7. Contribute to developing new models, techniques, and methods.
  8. Undertake management/administration arising from research.
  9. Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration.
  10. Contribute to enterprise, business development, and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader.
  11. Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews.
  12. Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters.
  13. Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research.
  14. Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
  15. Promote equality and value diversity, acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
Person Specification
  1. First degree in area of specialism and normally, a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications.
  2. High level of analytical capability.
  3. Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
  4. Fluency in relevant models, techniques, or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones.
  5. Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively.
  6. Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
  7. Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project.
  8. Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort.
  9. Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.

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