Research Assistant - Computational

Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.

Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.

Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to 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.

Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.

Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.

Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/ group/ meetings/ seminars/ workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.

Contribute to 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.

Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.

Carry out modest Teaching activities [e.g. demonstrating etc] and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.

Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.

Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.