Research Assistant (Bioinformatician) (Part Time, Fixed Term)

The purpose of this role is to support and maintain the University's national and international reputation for excellence in research. Contribution to excellence in research will be as a member of a research team carrying out research at a similar level to that undertaken by lecturing staff and will provide substantial scope for academic judgement, originality, interpretation and presentation of results. The role holder might assist with grant administration and the writing of reports for funding bodies. The role holder will participate in the overall contribution of the Institute, as appropriate. 

Key responsibilities 

Research and Scholarship 

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
• Conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
• Write up research work for presentation and publication.
• Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism.
• Translate knowledge of advances in the subject areas into research activity.
• Manage own research and administrative activities, with guidance if required.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes.
• Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature.

 Liaison and Networking

• Liaise with colleagues and students.
• Build internal and external contacts and participate in networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration.

Planning and Organising 

• Plan the use of research resources, laboratories and workshops as appropriate.
• Plan and manage own research activity in collaboration with others.
• Contribute to planning of joint research projects led by principal investigator.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. 

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. 

The closing date for applications is: 5th September 2024 

The interview date for the role is: End of w/c 9th September 2024 

Please quote reference PS42659 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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