Research Assistant

SCHOOL OF CARDIOVASCULAR & METABOLIC HEALTH

RESEARCH ASSISTANT – GRADE 6

Job Purpose

You will contribute to research in the field of myocardial biology working with Dr Craig Lygate. The post is laboratory based and ideally suited to a science graduate with Honours degree in a relevant discipline and hands-on experience of standard biochemistry and molecular biology techniques. 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 the project as opportunities allow.

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 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, ordering, writing SOPs, COSHH and GMO forms.

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 reasonable duties as required 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’s Strategic Plan.

Knowledge / Qualifications

Essential:

A1   SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent

A2   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

B2. Practical hands-on knowledge of standard biochemistry and laboratory techniques, e.g. Western blotting, RT-PCR, HPLC, spectrophotometric assays, ELISA, histology and cell culture.

B3. A UK Home Office Personal Licence (or equivalent training) and experience of working with rodents

Skills 

Essential:

C1    Excellent communication skills [oral and written], including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely

C2    Strong attention to detail and self-motivation

C3    Research creativity, initiative and independent working

C4    Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach

C5    Ability to manage time and workload effectively

C6    Data analysis, statistical, and interpretation skills

C7    Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

Experience 

Essential:

D1 Relevant research experience commensurate with an early career researcher

D2 Experience of scientific writing with evidence of an emerging track record of publications

D3 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner

D4 Relevant experience to support an application for competitive funding eg in the form of an immediate fellowship during this appointment.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: Grade6, £32,332 - £36,024 per annum.

This post is full time for 3-years, has funding until 31 July 2027 and proposed start date on 1 August 2024.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across

our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan

https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.