Research Associate
Defining innate and adaptive immune functions of plasmacytoid dendritic cells in atherosclerosis
University of Glasgow -College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
RI INFECTION IMMUNITY & INFLAMMATION
Job Purpose
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Lead aspects of assigned research to contribute to knowledge in the field of cardiovascular immunology in support of the College/Institute research group strategies.
2. Plan, design and implement projects or parts of projects, in conjunction with line manager, PI and collaborators as appropriate.
3. Write and submit applications for Ethics and Research Management approval, as appropriate and in conjunction with PIs.
4. Undertake fieldwork-based research. Maintenance of core facility equipment/resources: ranging from maintenance of cryotome, incubators and molecular biology equipment to training in/care of complex imaging systems and maintaining transgenic animal colonies.
5. Manage data handling and interpretation of research results and take the lead in writing papers for publication in appropriate peer-reviewed journals.
6. Choose appropriate research methods and ensuring quality control.
7. Contribute to the Health and Safety Management and Risk Analysis of the Group.
8. Establish and maintain an expert reputation and track record of publications in field/discipline.
9. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings/discussions and Institutional research group activities.
10. Present work at internal and external seminars and national/international conferences to enhance the profile of the research group.
11. Contribute to the organisation of project-related workshops, seminars or conferences.
12. Contribute to identifying potential funding sources and making applications to support future research funding.
13. Lead or participate in the supervision and training of junior research staff, undergraduate or postgraduate students, and/or technical staff.
14. Keeping up-to-date with recent literature and advances in the field/discipline.
15. Contribute to the development of new ideas or approaches and develop new lines of investigation or activity supportive of the Institute research strategy.
16. Contribute to teaching and/or administration as assigned by line manager or Director.
17. Participating in College, Staff Development Service and other required training programs.
18. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Glasgow 2020 – A Global Vision.
Standard Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
Salary will be on the University’s Research and Teaching Grade, level 7, £32,267 - £36,298 per annum.
New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.
The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities' Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.
All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University’s relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court’s policies.
Job Purpose
To conduct, manage and publish research in line with the objectives
defined in the project description and with the overall objectives of
Maffia / Garside / Brewer and Professor Ziad Mallat (University of
Cambridge) research groups. The project will involve defining innate and
adaptive immune functions of plasmacytoid dendritic cells in
atherosclerosis.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Lead aspects of assigned research to contribute to knowledge in the field of cardiovascular immunology in support of the College/Institute research group strategies.
2. Plan, design and implement projects or parts of projects, in conjunction with line manager, PI and collaborators as appropriate.
3. Write and submit applications for Ethics and Research Management approval, as appropriate and in conjunction with PIs.
4. Undertake fieldwork-based research. Maintenance of core facility equipment/resources: ranging from maintenance of cryotome, incubators and molecular biology equipment to training in/care of complex imaging systems and maintaining transgenic animal colonies.
5. Manage data handling and interpretation of research results and take the lead in writing papers for publication in appropriate peer-reviewed journals.
6. Choose appropriate research methods and ensuring quality control.
7. Contribute to the Health and Safety Management and Risk Analysis of the Group.
8. Establish and maintain an expert reputation and track record of publications in field/discipline.
9. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings/discussions and Institutional research group activities.
10. Present work at internal and external seminars and national/international conferences to enhance the profile of the research group.
11. Contribute to the organisation of project-related workshops, seminars or conferences.
12. Contribute to identifying potential funding sources and making applications to support future research funding.
13. Lead or participate in the supervision and training of junior research staff, undergraduate or postgraduate students, and/or technical staff.
14. Keeping up-to-date with recent literature and advances in the field/discipline.
15. Contribute to the development of new ideas or approaches and develop new lines of investigation or activity supportive of the Institute research strategy.
16. Contribute to teaching and/or administration as assigned by line manager or Director.
17. Participating in College, Staff Development Service and other required training programs.
18. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Glasgow 2020 – A Global Vision.
Standard Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
Salary will be on the University’s Research and Teaching Grade, level 7, £32,267 - £36,298 per annum.
This position is funded for 3 years.
New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.
The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities' Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.
All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University’s relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court’s policies.
Vacancy Ref: 003600, Closing date: 5 May 2013.
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