Research Associate - #722841

18601BR

Cardiff School of Biosciences

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Research Associate

Cardiff School of Biosciences

The Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute (NMHII) invites applications for a Research Associate position to provide data stewardship and operational management of a federated data platform as part of its Horizon Europe project STREAMLINE. The position will work within an international collaboration to study the biology of the Neurodevelopmental disorder 22q11DS.

For more information about the post, please contact Prof Adrian J Harwood via email: harwoodaj @cf.ac.uk

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and creative data scientist holding a degree in Biology and a Postgraduate degree at PhD level biological or medical data analysis, and proven portfolio of research in health data relating to mental health and experience of federated data systems.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

This role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, meaning that as well as spending time working in the School of Biosciences you can also choose to spend some time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed.

This position is part time, 17.5 hours per week and fixed term until 30th June 2025.

Salary: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum, pro-rata for hours worked (Grade 6). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scales unless in exceptional circumstances.

This position will be based in the NMHII, Hadyn Ellis Building, Cardiff University

Date advert posted: Friday, 3 May 2024

Closing date: Friday, 10 May 2024

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job Description

Main function

To conduct research within data collaboration platforms and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

Main duties and responsibilities

Research

• To conduct research within data collaboration platforms and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
• To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate
• To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
• To participate in School research activities.
• To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects
  
  

Other

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
  
  

Person Specification

IMPORTANT NOTE: When submitting your supporting statement, you must provide evidence as to how you meet each of the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria below. We suggest that you do so by using each of the criteria as sub-headings, providing written evidence of your relevant skills underneath. Before uploading this attachment, please ensure that you include ****BR within the filename.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications And Education

• Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or equivalent or relevant industrial experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
• Data science
• Federated data systems
• Health data related to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

• Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
• Proven ability to publish in national/international journals
• Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies
  
  

Communication and Team Working

• Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
• Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals
  
  

Other

• Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
• Proven ability to work without close supervision
  
  

Desirable Criteria

• Evidence of collaborations with industry.
• Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
• Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.
  
  

Salary Range Min.

39,347

Salary Range Max.

44,263

Job Category

Academic - Research

Grade

Grade 6