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

Job Purpose

To contribute/make a leading contribution to the project Unravelling the role of the gut microbiome in perioperative outcomes and disease recurrence in surgical adults with Crohn’s disease treated with exclusive enteral nutrition”- The Mi-OCEAN study. The aim of the Mi-OCEAN study is to explore whether changes to the microbiome seen during 6-week EEN, and maintenance of these changes post-surgery, predict peri-operative outcomes and risk of disease recurrence, respectively, in adults with CD.

The Mi-OCEAN is a mechanistic study impended within the OCEaN clinical trial which runs across the UK

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator:

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 strategy.

For appointment at grade 7

14. 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.

15 Establish and sustain a track record of independent and joint published research to establish and maintain your expert reputation in the subject area.

16 Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project and subject area, and 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 microbiology, life sciences, nutrition, biology, biomedical sciences equipment, or techniques.
A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism

Desirable :

B1 An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in subject specialism or equivalent

For appointment at Grade 7 Essential

A4 Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) plustrack recordof emerging independence within a research/professional environment, oralternativelypossessprofessional…

Research Associate​/Assistant

Research Associate/Assistant