Research Assistant/Associate

This post is full time and has funding for up to 2 years.

The James Watt School of Engineering is looking for a Research Assistant/Associate to contribute to/make a leading contribution to the Microelectronics Lab (www.melabresearch.com) by working with Professor Hadi Heidari at the Microelectronics Lab. Specifically, the job requires expert knowledge of magnetism, experimental work in the magnetic shield room, and sustainable lab management.

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to formulating and submitting research publications and research proposals and help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

To be considered for an appointment at Grade 7, you must be able to perform the duties as listed for a Research Assistant position with a higher degree of independence, leadership, and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research, and mentoring colleagues. You must also have a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) with at least 2 years’ post-doctoral experience in a similar or related role(s), or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience.

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. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

For informal discussions about the role, please contact Professor Hadi Heidari, (Hadi.Heidari@glasgow.ac.uk)

For further information the on the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering, please visit: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering

For more information and to apply online: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-slash-associate-6?source=gla.ac.uk

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