Research Assistant

Job Function 

You’ll contribute to the event of a brand new Large Open On-line Course (MOOC) titled ‘An Introduction to Scottish Catholic Research’. This shall be a brand new part course of the continuing suite of on-line programs in Scottish Research. On this occasion, the course is being directed by colleagues within the College of Training.

Predominant Duties and Duties 

Carry out the next actions along side and beneath the steering of the  Course Director:

Plan and conduct assigned analysis individually or collectively in accordance with the mission deliverables and mission/group/College/School analysis technique.

Doc analysis output together with evaluation and interpretation of all knowledge, sustaining information and databases, drafting technical/progress experiences and papers as acceptable.

Develop and improve your analysis profile and repute and that of The College of Glasgow/College/Analysis Group, together with contributing to publications of worldwide high quality in excessive profile/high quality refereed journals, enhancing the analysis affect by way of financial/societal profit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

Contribute to the presentation of labor at worldwide and nationwide conferences, at inner and exterior seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and improve our analysis profile.

Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to help within the growth of proposals to safe funding from inner and exterior our bodies to help future analysis.

Collaborate with colleagues and take part in group/ group/ conferences/ seminars/ workshops throughout the analysis Group/College/School/College and wider group.

Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and coaching of undergraduate and/or postgraduate college students and fewer skilled members of the mission group to make sure their efficient growth.

Carry out administrative duties associated to the actions of the analysis group and College, together with Budgets/Expenditure.

Perform modest Educating actions [e.g. demonstrating etc.] and related admin as assigned by the Head of College and in session with Course Director.

Hold updated with present information and up to date advances within the area/self-discipline.

Have interaction in persevering with skilled growth actions as acceptable.

Undertake some other affordable duties as required by the Head of College.

Contribute to the enhancement of the College’s worldwide profile in step with the College’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Collectively.

Data, {Qualifications}, Expertise and Expertise 

Data/ {Qualifications} 

Important:

A1 SCQF Degree 10 [Honours degree] in a related topic or a cognate self-discipline, or equal

A2 Specialist theoretical and sensible information of Scottish literature, historical past, or theology

A3 A complete and up-to-date information of the broader topic space or topic specialism

A4 Challenge or topic particular abilities

A5 Analysis creativity and cross-discipline collaborative means as acceptable

Fascinating: 

B1 An awarded [or recently submitted or near completion] PhD in topic specialism or equal

Expertise 

Important:

C1 Glorious communication abilities [oral and written], together with public shows and talent to speak advanced knowledge/ideas clearly and concisely

C2 Glorious interpersonal abilities together with group working and a collegiate method

C3 Applicable workload/time/mission/price range/individuals administration abilities

C4 Intensive IT and knowledge evaluation/interpretation abilities as acceptable

C5 Self-motivation, initiative and unbiased thought/working

C6 Drawback fixing abilities together with a versatile and pragmatic method

Expertise 

Important:

E1 Ample related analysis expertise [or equivalent] acceptable to an early profession researcher

E2 Challenge or topic particular expertise

E3 Expertise of scientific writing

E4 Confirmed means to ship high quality outputs in a well timed and environment friendly method

E5 Proof of an rising observe file of publications in a related area

Fascinating:

F1 Expertise in engaged on on-line programs, with information of the assorted platforms and protocols concerned in launching and sustaining a course

For casual enquiries please contact Dr Craig Lamont ([email protected])

Phrases and Circumstances

Wage: Grade 6, £32,332 – £36,024 each year, professional rated to the variety of hours assigned to and labored by you.

This put up is fastened time period and half time for 60 hours in whole over 6 months (from 1 Could 2024 to 31 October 2024).

As a part of Workforce UofG you’ll be a member of a world altering, inclusive group, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our group, you’ll be able to count on:

1 A heat welcoming and interesting organisational tradition, the place your abilities are developed and nurtured, and success is well known and shared.

2 A superb employment bundle with beneficiant phrases and situations together with 41 days of go away for full time workers, pension – pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, advantages and low cost packages.

3 A versatile method to working.

4 A dedication to help your well being and wellbeing, together with a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new workers becoming a member of the College  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/workers/healthwellbeing/.

We consider that we are able to solely attain our full potential by means of the skills of all. Equality, range and inclusion are on the coronary heart of our values. Purposes are notably welcome from throughout our communities and specifically individuals from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) group, and different protected traits who’re under-represented inside the College. Learn extra on how the College promotes and embeds all features of equality and variety inside our group https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We recommend the rules of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and maintain bronze, silver and gold awards throughout the College.

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