Job Purpose
You will contribute to a project Ageing of the germline: testing alternative hypotheses of ageing working with Dr Boonekamp in the cricket lab. 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
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 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, World Changers Together.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
1. SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in zoology or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.
2. Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of ecophysiology, including telomeres, oxidative stress, and senescence.
3. A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider area of ecophysiology.
Desirable
1. An awarded PhD in zoology or equivalent.
Skills
Essential
1. Project or subject specific skills including field work, sample preparations, and molecular lab work.
2. Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate.
3. Excellent communication skills [oral and written], including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach.
5. Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills.
6. Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate.
7. Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working.
8. Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach.
Experience
Essential
1. Sufficient relevant research experience [or equivalent] appropriate to an early career researcher in the area of ecophysiology.
2. Experience of scientific writing.
3. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.
4. Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field.
For informal enquiries regarding this post please contact Dr Jelle Boonekamp at Jelle.Boonekamp@glasgow.ac.uk.
Additional Information
Our School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our Athena Swan Silver award demonstrates our commitment to best practice in recruiting and supporting the career development and progression of female scientists, addressing gender inequalities in higher education. The Athena SWAN Charter recognises commitment to advancing gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM) employment in academia.
The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) has 8 Schools that bring staff together around thematic strengths, across the strategic pillars of education, research and innovation.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 6, £33,232 - £36,924 per annum.
This post is full time, and has funding for up to 36 months.
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules.
Closing Date: 27 February 2025 at 23:45
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