Research Assistant/Research Associate

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Analysis Assistant/Analysis Affiliate

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College of Glasgow

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Analysis Assistant/Analysis AffiliateFaculty of Medical, Veterinary and Life SciencesCollege of Biodiversity, One Well being & Veterinary DrugsAnalysis Assistant (G6)/Analysis Affiliate G7)Job ObjectiveYou’ll contribute/make a number one contribution to 2 associated initiatives: (1) TICKSOLVE (75%) and (2) EEID US-UK Collaboration: Disentangling transport and trophic results of animal motion on infectious illness (25%) and work intently with Dr. Thomas Morrison on the College of Glasgow. The perfect candidate can have expertise in motion ecology of enormous mammals, notably deer, and can have expertise within the evaluation of animal-borne accelerometer information. The post-doc will lead efforts to grasp how panorama construction impacts deer motion ecology, and consequently how deer habitat choice and connectivity contributes to the unfold and dynamics of pathogens and vectors (i.e. ticks). The candidate can even oversee the deployment and information evaluation of accelerometers on migratory wildebeest in Tanzania to grasp ecological penalties of parasitism associated to resting, transferring and foraging.The post-holder will probably be inspired to contribute to a world crew working motion ecology by means of annual venture conferences, worldwide conferences and collaborative venture work. The post-holder will tailor analysis and fashions to the wants of cross-sectoral resolution makers in well being and setting sectors. The profitable candidate can even be anticipated to contribute to the formulation and submission of analysis publications and analysis proposals in addition to assist handle and direct these advanced and difficult initiatives as alternatives enable. The publish will probably be primarily based at College of Glasgow with prospects of fieldwork within the UK and Tanzania.Predominant Duties and TasksCarry out the next actions along side and below the steering of the Principal/Co Investigator:1. Plan and conduct assigned analysis individually or collectively in accordance with the TICKSOLVE and EEID deliverables and The College of Glasgow and College of Biodiversity, One Well being and Veterinary Drugs analysis technique.2. Lead and contribute to the evaluation and interpretation of deer motion information, sustaining information and databases, drafting technical/progress studies and papers as acceptable.3. Develop and improve your analysis profile and repute and that of The College of Glasgow and College of Biodiversity, One Well being and Veterinary Drugs, 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.4. Contribute to the presentation of labor at worldwide and nationwide conferences, at inside and exterior seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and improve our analysis profile.5. Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to help within the growth of proposals to safe funding from inside and exterior our bodies to assist future analysis.6. Develop and keep collaborations with colleagues throughout the 2 initiatives. Strengthen worldwide collaborations with different giant mammal researchers, such because the Eurodeer community.7. Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and coaching of undergraduate and/or postgraduate college students and fewer skilled members of the venture crew to make sure their efficient growth.8. Carry out administrative duties associated to the actions of the analysis group and College, together with Budgets/Expenditure.9. Perform modest Educating actions (e.g. demonstrating and many others) and related admin as assigned by the Head of College and in session with Principal Investigator.10. Hold updated with present data and up to date advances within the discipline/self-discipline.11. Have interaction in persevering with skilled growth actions as acceptable.12. Undertake another duties of equal standing as assigned by the Director of College/PI.13. Contribute to the enhancement of the College’s worldwide profile according to the College’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring Individuals Altering the World.For appointment at grade 7:14. Carry out the above duties with the next diploma of independence, management and duty, notably in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing analysis, and mentoring colleagues.15 Set up and maintain a observe file of unbiased and joint revealed analysis to ascertain and keep your knowledgeable repute within the topic space.16. Survey the analysis literature and setting, perceive the analysis challenges related to the venture & topic space, & develop/implement an acceptable analysis technique.{Qualifications}Important:A1 SCQF Stage 10 (Honours diploma) in a related topic or a cognate self-discipline, or equal.A2 Specialist theoretical and sensible data of a few of infectious illness.A3 A complete and up-to-date data of the broader topic space or topic specialismFor appointment at grade 7:A4 Usually Scottish Credit score and Qualification Framework degree 12 (PhD) or alternatively possess the equal in skilled {qualifications} and expertise, with expertise of non-public growth in the same or associated function(s)Fascinating:B1 An awarded (or lately submitted or close to completion) PhD in topic specialism or equal.Data and ExpertiseImportant:C1 Complete and up-to-date data of present points and future instructions throughout the wider topic space of enormous mammal motion ecology and evaluation of animal exercise information.C2 Analysis creativity and cross-discipline collaborative skill as acceptableC3 Wonderful communication abilities (oral and written), together with public shows and skill to speak advanced information/ideas clearly and conciselyC4 Wonderful interpersonal abilities together with crew working and a collegiate strategyC5 Applicable workload/time/venture/finances/folks administration abilitiesC6 In depth IT and information evaluation/interpretation abilities as acceptableC7 Self motivation, initiative and unbiased thought/workingC8 Drawback fixing abilities together with a versatile and pragmatic strategyFor appointment at grade 7:C9 A complete and up-to-date data of present points and future instructions throughout the wider topic space of the ecology of sleepC10 Data of venture particular technical fashions, gear or strategiesC11 Adequate depth of related analysis expertise, usually together with ample postdoctoral expertise in a associated discipline, acceptable to an early profession researcherC12 Technical abilities to use machine studying strategies to categorise animal behaviour from accelerometer informationExpertiseImportant:E1 Adequate related analysis expertise (or equal) acceptable to an early profession researcherE2 Expertise within the seize and dealing with of untamed mammalsE3 Expertise of scientific writingE4 Confirmed skill to ship high quality outputs in a well timed and environment friendly methodE5 Proof of an rising observe file of publications in a related disciplineFor appointment at grade 7:E6 A observe file of presentation and publication of analysis leads to high quality journals/conferencesE7 Expertise of creating a number one contribution in educational actionsE8 Capacity to exhibit a level of independence as illustrated by identification of venture targets from evaluation of the literature, design & evaluation of experiments & drafting of papers.E9 Expertise in endeavor unbiased analysisFascinating :F1 An rising nationwide or worldwide reputePlease word that as a part of your utility it’s essential to deal with and exhibit the way you meet EACH of the important/fascinating standards.Extra DataOur College is dedicated to equality, range and inclusion. As we’re a merging of two Athena Swan Silver award profitable our bodies (the College of Veterinary Drugs and the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Well being & Comparative Drugs) we intention to attain an Athena Swan award for the College of Biodiversity, One Well being & Veterinary DrugsThe award demonstrates our dedication to finest follow in recruiting and supporting the profession growth and development of feminine scientists, addressing gender inequalities in increased training. The Athena SWAN Constitution recognises dedication to advancing gender equality in Science, Know-how, Engineering, Maths and Drugs (STEMM) employment in academia. https://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/bohvm/athenaswan/The Faculty of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences was re-shaped to create 8 new Colleges that deliver workers collectively round thematic strengths, throughout the strategic pillars of training, analysis and innovation. Extra info on the Faculty re-shape could be accessed right here: MVLS 2025 with additional plans mapped out in our MVLS 2033 technique. The brand new Faculty form took impact from August 2022 and this publish will probably be primarily based within the College of Biodiversity, One Well being and Veterinary Drugs.http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/mvls/mvls2025/Phrases and CircumstancesWage: Grade 6/7, £32,332 – £36,024/£39,347 – £44,263 every yearThis publish is full time, and has funding for as much as 12 monthsAs a part of Staff UofG you’ll be a member of a world altering, inclusive neighborhood, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.As a valued member of our crew, you may anticipate: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 wonderful employment package deal with beneficiant phrases and circumstances together with 41 days of depart for full time workers, pension – pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, advantages and low cost packages.3 A versatile strategy to working.4 A dedication to assist 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/.The College of Glasgow has a duty to make sure that all workers are eligible to reside and work within the UK. In case you require a Expert Employee visa to work within the UK, you’ll be required to fulfill the eligibility necessities of the visa path to be assigned a Certificates of Sponsorship.Please word that this publish could also be eligible to be sponsored below the Expert Employee visa route if tradeable factors can be utilized below the Expert Employee visa guidelines. For extra info please go to: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visaWe imagine 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 folks from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) neighborhood, and different protected traits who’re under-represented throughout the College. Learn extra on how the College promotes and embeds all facets of equality and variety inside our neighborhood https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.We promote the rules of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and maintain bronze, silver and gold awards throughout the College.We’re investing in our organisation, and we are going to spend money on you too. Please go to our web site https://www.gla.ac.uk/discover/jobs/ for extra info.Emptiness Ref : 144089 Shut Date : 29-Apr-2024 23:45

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Solar, 14 Apr 2024 05:12:36 GMT

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