Job Description

Project Research Assistant

Job Purpose

To be the main point of contact and support Professor Konstantinos Gerasimidis and other members of the research team in the co-ordination and administration of a portfolio of clinical nutrition studies including a dietary trial in adult patients with Crohn\'s disease receiving therapy with biologics. The study is funded by The Helmsley Charitable Trust and it is registered in clinicaltrials.gov https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04859088 The postholder will liaise directly with the research team, the study clinical collaborators and the research support office and other services of the University of Glasgow and NHS to ensure that effective communication takes place and a seamless research management support service is delivered. 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 Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project and College of MVLS research strategy

2 Support the Principal Investigator and research team on co-ordination of the research activities of the trial, including project budget management, progress reporting to funder, sponsor and regulatory authorities and the University\'s research support office and finance.

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

4 Maintain study documentation and the Trial Site File according to Good Clinical Practice standards for Research.

5 Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing/BINGO Group https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/medicine/research/humannutrition/thebingogroup/ , 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

9. 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.

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

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

12. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

13. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

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

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 10, \\[Honours degree\\] in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline of equivalent

A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of conducting human trials in nutrition, dietetics or in life sciences in general

A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the winder subject area

Desirable

B1 An awarded \\[or recently submitted or near completion\\] PhD in subject specialism or equivalent

Skills

Essential

C1 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate

C2 An understanding of grant application processes including costing and funder guidelines

C3 Knowledge and understanding of interrogating and maintaining databases, processing, analysing and presenting data

C4 Knowledge and understanding of data integrity and its importance

C5 Project management - both short-term deadlines driven and longer-term involving multiple conflicting deadlines and coordination across multiple organisational units

C6 Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice for Research standards

C7 Ability to exercise initiative and work independently but also as part of a team

C8 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments

C9 Ability to interpret complex guidelines and prepare reports and budgets in line with the requirements set out

C10 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach

C11 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills

C12 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate

C13 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner

C14 High level of influencing and negotiating skills

C15 Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought

C16 Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

Experience

E1 Project or subject specific experience

E2 Significant experience of relevant research administration or project management

E3 Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels

E4 Experience in scientific writing

E5 Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Kostas Gerasimidis, Konstantinos.Gerasimidis@glasgow.ac.uk

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, \xc2\xa331,502 - \xc2\xa335,308 per annum pro rata.

This post is part time (21 hours per week) with funding up to 30 April 2025 in the first instance, with a possibility of an extension giving a contract length of 31 months in total.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

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/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, \xc2\xa331,502 - \xc2\xa335,308 per annum pro rata.

This post is part time (21 hours per week) and fixed term for up to

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

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/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Vacancy Ref : 105949 Close Date : 25-Jul-2023 23:45

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