Research Associate/AssistantUniversity Of Glassgow

Description

You will contribute to a cross-disciplinary project entitled The Paratext Network: Field-building an Empirical Approach to Literature and Knowledge , working with Dr Christoph Scheepers (School of Psychology and Neuroscience) and in collaboration with Dr Garrick Allen (Department of Critical Studies). The successful candidate will be expected to carry out empirical psychological research, contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and to help manage and direct this project as opportunities allow.

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator: 1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

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

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

8. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

9. Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.

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

11. Perform the above duties with a higher degree of independence, leadership and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research, and mentoring colleagues.

12. Establish and sustain a track record of independent and joint published research to establish and maintain your expert reputation in the subject area.

13. Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research strategy.

Qualifications

Essential:

A1 SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.

A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge in conducting empirical research in psychology or a cognate discipline

A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism

Desirable:

B1 An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related empirical research discipline

For appointment at grade 7:

Essential: A4 Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience, with experience of personal development in a similar or related role(s)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

C1 Project or subject specific skills

C2 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate. 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/time/project/budget/people management skills

C6 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate.

C7 Data processing and statistical modelling skills in R

C8 Self motivation, initiative and independent thought/working C9 Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

C9 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the wider subject area or subject specialism

C10 Knowledge of project specific technical models, equipment or techniques

C11 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher

Experience

Essential: E1 Sufficient relevant research experience (or equivalent) appropriate to an early career researcher

E2 Project or subject specific experience

E3 Experience of scientific writing

E4 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner E5 Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field

E6 A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences E7 Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities

E8 Ability to demonstrate a degree of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of the literature, design & analysis of experiments & drafting of papers. E9 Experience in undertaking independent research

Desirable :

F1 Experience in survey-based online research (e.g., Qualtrics)

F2 Knowledge in experimental research

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