Research Associate (610459)

To undertake a specific research project/s under the general guidance of a research leader; to establish a personal research portfolio and plan research proposals, with assistance from senior colleagues as required; to engage where required in relevant teaching, professional and knowledge exchange activities; and input to administrative activities.

Salary: £36,024 - £40,521*
FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)
Term: Fixed Term until 31 May 2027
Closing Date: Friday 03 May 2024

As part of a wider research group or programme, develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research and play a lead role in relation to a specific project/s or part of a broader project, with guidance from senior colleagues as required.

Plan and manage own workload, with guidance from colleagues as required.

Conduct individual and/or collaborative research, including determining appropriate research methods and contributing to the development of new research methods.

Identify sources of funding and contribute to the securing of funds for research, including drafting grant proposals and planning for future proposals.

Write up research work for publication, individually or in collaboration with colleagues, and disseminate results as appropriate to the discipline by, for example, peer reviewed journal publications and presentation at conferences.

Join external networks to share information and ideas, inform the development of research objectives and to identify potential sources of funding.

Collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances inform departmental teaching effort.

Collaborate with colleagues on the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, participating in initiatives which establish research links with industry and influence public policy and the professions.

Supervise student projects, provide advice to students and contribute to teaching as required by, for example, running tutorials and supervising practical work.

Contribute in a developing capacity to Department/School, Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions and committees.

Engage in continuous professional development.

*While Research Associates with successfully completed PhDs are ideally sought for this position, applications from candidates who are close to completing the write-up of their PhD are also welcome. Dependent on the profile and experience of the candidate, the appointment may be made at Research Assistant level (RS06 salary scale £31,396 - £34,980) and duties will be adjusted to reflect the grade of the post.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Prof Peilin Zhou, or Dr Byongug Jeong (peilin.zhou@strath.ac.uk; Byongug.jeong@strath.ac.uk)

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