Job Purpose
To make a leading contribution to establish in-situ 14C extraction capability for users of the NERC-funded National Environmental Isotope Facility Cosmogenic Nuclide Laboratory (NEIF-Cosmo), located at the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC), East Kilbride, Scotland. 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
1. Take a leading role in the planning and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and Facility/NERC/SUERC/College research strategy.
2. Develop new analytical techniques and protocols to enhance the abilities of the NEIF-Cosmo and enable the user community.
3. Assist Facility users with project planning and presentation of applications to peer-review committees.
4. Instruct, support and supervise Facility users in sample preparation, analysis, and data interpretation.
5. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
6. Take the lead in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of postgraduate students and less experienced members of NEIF projects to ensure their effective development.
7. Represent NEIF-Cosmo and liaise as appropriate with AMS colleagues to optimise AMS analysis of targets produced for NEIF projects.
8. Establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of NERC/ The University of Glasgow/ SUERC/ Facility, including establishing and sustaining a track record of independent and joint 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.
9. Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research strategy.
10. Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
11. Take a leading role in 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.
12. Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the Facility/SUERC/NERC/College/University and wider community (e.g. Academic and Industrial Partners).
13. Take a leading role in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and SUERC research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the NERC/ SUERC/ College.
14. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
15. Contribute to teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating, supervision etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute and in consultation with Principal Investigator.
16. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
17. Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
18. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute
19. Contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan, World Changing Glasgow 2025.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Qualifications
Essential:
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 and Skills
Essential:
A1 Demonstrated practical knowledge of field sampling, mineral separation and purification of samples for in-situ 14C cosmogenic radionuclide analysis
A2 Practical knowledge of in-situ 14C extraction from quartz and preparation of AMS targets using Aeon Laboratories CEGS+2ISEL system
A3 Ability to interpret geochemical and cosmogenic nuclide data
A4 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the wider subject area or subject specialism
A5 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher
A6 Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
A7 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
B1 Experience in determining elemental concentrations using ICP-OES
Experience
Essential:
E1 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher.
E2 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
E3 A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences
E4 Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities
E5 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.
E6 Experience in undertaking independent research
E7 Commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources, and practices that support replication.
E8 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.
Closing date: 30 October 2024
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £40,247 - £45,163 per annum.
This post is full time and open ended.
Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https: // www. gov.uk/skilled- worker-visa.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
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Vacancy Ref : 156751 Close Date : 30-Oct-2024 23:45