Research Assistant Job Glasgow area,Scotland UK,Research/Development

Job Purpose

You will contribute to an Impact Acceleration Award project working with Dr William Peveler and a major Italian foodstuff manufacturer. Based on our work in this area (ACS Appl Nano Matter 2022, 10.1021/acsanm.
2c03406) we have developed a chemical assay coupled with a machine learning algorithm to measure the impact of wood-aging on a range of foodstuffs. The project involves undertaking final validation experiments and refining the statistical methods before creating a final useable assay for accreditation. The successful candidate will explore a range of industrial partnerships to tailor the final assay product; contribute to the formulation and submission of research reports and research proposals;

as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow. The project will likely involve some partner visits to sites in the UK and northern Italy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal Investigator:

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 as well as intellectual property, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

Contribute to the presentation of work at international partner meetings, 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, meetings, seminars and 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.

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.

Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential:

A1 SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in Analytical Chemistry or a relevant subject/discipline. Or equivalent specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of food testing and statistical analysis.
A2 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the approaches to molecular analysis of complex samples and relevant data analysis methods.

Desirable:

B1 An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in analytical chemistry or equivalent

Skills

Essential:

C1 Knowledge of current methods for the analysis of small molecules in complex samples by Liquid/Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry (LC/GC-MS) and/or optical analyses (Raman, Absorbance, Luminescence).
C2 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability
C3 Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely
C4 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach
C5 Appropriate workload and time management skills on a fast-paced project
C6 Excellent IT and data analysis/interpretation skills
C7 Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working
C8 Problem solving skills including a…


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