Research Fellow (Computational Biology)
COLLEGE OF MVLS
SCHOOL OF CANCER SCIENCES
GRADE 8
Job Purpose
Based in the CRUK Scotland Institute at the UoG Garscube campus, the postholder will make a leading contribution to the exploration of fundamental mechanisms of cancer evolution, and implementation of “response-driven precision oncology” in the clinic by utilizing next-generation, multi-omic single cell and spatial transcriptomic technologies, led by Prof Ram DasGupta.
To make a leading contribution to research projects with scope to develop therapeutics, with experience in next generation sequencing data analysis, protein structure modeling and immunogen design in the DasGupta research group, and in collaboration with other groups in the School of Cancer Sciences (SCS). The successful candidate will be required to make a leading contribution to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as make a significant contribution to the strategic management of the DasGupta research, as opportunities allow.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Play a leading role in the management and development of research projects and to work independently and in collaboration to bring the projects to successful completion including establishing and maintaining external collaborations both nationally and internationally.
2. Play a leading role in the planning, design and conduct of research, individually or jointly, in accordance with the project deliverables and project/SCS/College/University research strategy.
3. Establish and maintain an extensive research profile and reputation and that of the University of Glasgow/SCS/ DasGupta research group and sustaining a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality in high profile, quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
4. Play a leading role in the presentation of research findings at high profile national and international conferences, seminars and meetings to enhance the research profile of the project/SCS/College/University.
5. Lead the development, both independently and in collaboration with others (including stakeholders) of the identification of potential funding sources and lead in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research of international quality.
6. Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the project and in the broader School/College/University and wider community (e.g. academic and other collaborators/partners).
7. Play a leading role in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
8. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
9. Supervise Masters students and act as co-supervisor to PhD students as assigned by the Director of Institute and/or senior group leader.
10. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the project and Institute, including budgets/expenditure.
11. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline in order to provide advice and guidance to students and less experienced colleagues.
12. Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
13. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Group Leader.
14. Contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.
Knowledge/Qualifications:
Essential:
A1: Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Computational Modelling, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Immunology, Cancer Research). A2: A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the wider subject area or subject specialism
A3: Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge in areas relevant to the field of research A4: Knowledge of project-specific technical models, equipment or techniques.
Skills:
Essential:
C1: Excellent data analysis and research skills
C2: Excellent communication skills, both oral & written
C3: Excellent interpersonal & presentation skills
C4: Ability to work independently and as part of a team
C5: Ability to work effectively with researchers from other disciplines
C6: Ability to develop novel and creative solutions to scientific problems
Experience Essential:
E1: Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in computational modelling, NGS, immunology & cancer, appropriate to an early career researcher
E2: An established track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals and/ or at conferences E3: Experience of delivering quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
E4: An established national/international profile
E5: Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities
E6: Experience of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of literature, design and analysis of research data and drafting of papers
Desirable:
F1: Commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.
F2: Proven commitment to supporting career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 8, £49,250 - £56,921 per annum.
This post is full time, and has funding for up to 36 months fixed
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
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