Internal Applicants Only - Research Assistant

Job Purpose
To contribute to research within the Dementia and Drosophila fields, carrying out supporting work that helps lead to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Duties

• To undertake research, e.g. by planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments.
• Actively participate within the research group, communicating and presenting research at meetings, through publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate, ensuring information is communicated to internal and external partners
• To contribute and support research publications and presentations as required
• To contribute and support research funding bids as required
• To analyse and communicate complex ideas, concepts and data using appropriate methods and packages
• To resolve issues and support colleagues in devising procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• To generate research output and contribute to the development of independent and original ideas as appropriate
• To provide support in research activities for undergraduate courses and research programmes and provide guidance to other members of staff within the research team
• To maintain and update area of specialist knowledge, researching and critically appraising relevant literature within the area.

Other

• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
• To ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
• To abide by the University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

• A degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of research methods and techniques within specialist field
• Proven ability to analyse complex information and summarise appropriately
• Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies

Communication and Team Working

• Proven communication skills, including presentation to various audiences
• Excellent organisational and team-working skills

Other

• Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work
• Has extensive experience in Drosophila Husbandry techniques

Desirable Criteria

• Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience
• Proven ability to work without close supervision
• Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
• Evidence of work in the Alzheimer’s disease field.
• Evidence of work with high resolution confocal microscopy

IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable criteria.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to you application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance, 20193BR

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Academic - Research, Health, Medical & Dental

Grade 5