Research Assistant/Research Associate Job Glasgow area,Scotland UK,Research/Development

Position: Research Assistant /Research Associate

Job Purpose

You will make a leading contribution to a NERC-funded project Sex-specific fitness landscapes in the evolution of egg-laying vs live-birth working closely with Prof Kathryn Elmer (Glasgow) and Prof Oscar Gaggiotti (St Andrews) along with co-Is Prof Maureen Bain (Glasgow) and Prof Mike Ritchie (St Andrews) and European external partners.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the Director of School/PI.

Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing the World.

For appointment at grade 7

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.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.
A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of some of evolutionary biology, genomics and computational biology
A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism (evolutionary biology)
A4 Research experience analysing and interpreting genome-scale NGS datasets

For appointment at grade 7

A5 Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) plus track record of emerging independence within a research/professional environment, or alternatively possess professional qualifications and experience equivalent to PhD level plus the requisite experience.

Desirable:

B1 An awarded (or near completion) PhD in subject specialism or equivalent.
B2 Expert knowledge of reproductive biology and…

Research Assistant​/Research Associate

Research Assistant/Research Associate