Research Assistant Visa Sponsorship Uk
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Job Purpose
To participate to the study “Biologics and Partial Enteral Nutrition Study (BIOPIC)”. The BIOPIC research aims to determine if replacing 50% of habitual food intake with a customised liquid diet for 6 weeks improves disease activity markers at 12 weeks in adult patients with active ileocolonic CD treated with TNFα antagonists as conventional care. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04859088 The postholder will collaborate with Professor Konstantinos Gerasimidis’ clinical and laboratory-based research group. The chosen candidate will also be expected to contribute to the development and submission of research articles and research proposals, as well as assist in managing and directing this complex and hard project as chances arise.
Main duties and responsibilities
Perform the following tasks in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Principal/Co Investigator:
1. Plan and carry out allocated research independently or collaboratively in accordance with project deliverables and the project/group/School/College research strategy.
2. Document research output, including data analysis and interpretation, record-keeping and database management, and draughting technical/progress reports and papers as needed.
3. Develop and improve your research profile and reputation, as well as that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, by contributing to international quality publications in high-profile/quality refereed journals, increasing research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering esteem indicators.
4. Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, as well as internal and external seminars, colloquia, and workshops, in order to grow and improve our research profile.
5. Help identify prospective funding sources and build bids to seek financing from internal and external agencies for future research.
6. Collaborate with colleagues and attend team/group meetings, seminars, and workshops within the research group, school, college, university, and community.
7. Help organise, supervise, coach, and train undergraduate and/or postgraduate students, as well as less experienced members of the project team, to ensure their successful development.
8. Perform administrative tasks relating to the research group’s and School’s activities, such as budgeting and expenditure.
9. Perform minor teaching activities (e.g., demonstrating) and associated administrative tasks as allocated by the Head of School and in consultation with the Principal Investigator.
10. Stay current on the latest developments in the field/discipline.
11. Participate in continuing professional development programs as needed.
12. Perform any other duties of similar status as assigned by the Head of School/Director of the Research Institute.
13. Contribute to enhancing the University’s international profile in accordance with the University Strategy, World Changing Glasgow 2025.
Knowledge, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1. SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant topic or cognate discipline, or its equivalent.
A2. Expert theoretical and practical understanding of microbiology, life sciences, nutrition, biology, and biomedical science equipment or techniques.
A3. Comprehensive and current understanding of the broader topic area or subject expertise.
A4. Understanding of nutrition, microbiology, biology methods, or biomedical sciences, equipment, or techniques.
Desirable:
B1. An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in topic specialisation or equivalent.
Skills
Essential
C1. Use research inventiveness and cross-disciplinary collaborative abilities as needed.
C2. Excellent communication skills (oral and written), especially public presentations and the ability to convey complicated data/concepts effectively and concisely.
C3. Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork and a collegiate mindset.
C4. Appropriate workload, time, project, budget, and people management skills.
C5. Strong IT and data analysis/interpretation abilities, as needed.
C6. Self-motivation, initiative, and independent thought/work.
C7. Problem-solving abilities, including a flexible and pragmatic attitude.
Experience
Essential
E1. Sufficient relevant research experience (or equivalent) suitable for an early career researcher.
E2. Expertise in microbiology, molecular biology, biomedical science procedures, nutritional sciences, or food analysis.
E3. Experience in scientific writing.
E4. Demonstrated capacity to provide excellent outputs in a timely and effective manner. Evidence of a growing body of publications in a relevant field
Desirable
F1. A growing national or worldwide reputation.
F2. Experience in clinical research with healthy participants or sick persons
Terms & Conditions.
The annual salary for Grade 6 will be £32,332 – £36,024.
This position is full-time and has funding available until April 30, 2025.
The University of Glasgow is responsible for ensuring that all personnel are eligible to reside and work in the UK. If you need a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you must first complete the visa route’s eligibility conditions before being awarded a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please keep in mind that if tradeable points are allowed under the Skilled Worker visa criteria, this post may be eligible for sponsorship. For further information, go to https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
As a member of Team UofG, you will be part of a globally changing, inclusive community that values ambition, excellence, integrity, and curiosity.
As a respected part of our team, you should expect:
1 A friendly and engaging organisational culture in which your skills are fostered and cultivated, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An good employment package with generous terms and conditions, including 41 days of leave for full-time employees, a pension (pension handbook: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/), benefits, and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to employment.
4 A commitment to your health and well-being, including a complimentary 6-month UofG Sport membership for all incoming University personnel (https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/).
We think that we can only attain our greatest potential by combining the talents of everyone. Our ideals prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from all members of our communities, particularly those from the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) populations, as well as those with other protected characteristics who are under-represented at the University. Read more about how the University encourages and integrates all aspects of equality and diversity into our community at https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
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