Job Description

Research Assistant

Job Purpose

You will contribute to a project \'The Collected Works of Robert Fergusson: Reconstructing Textual and Cultural Legacies\' working with Professor Rhona Brown. 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. Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal Investigator:

2. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

8. 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.

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

10.Carry out modest Teaching activities [e.g. demonstrating etc.] and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.

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/Director of Research Institute.

14.Contribute to the enhancement of the University\'s international profile in line with the University\'s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together**.**

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/ Qualifications

Essential

A1 SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent

A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of Scottish literature

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

A4 Project or subject specific skills

A5 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate

Desirable

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

Skills

Essential

C1 Excellent communication skills [oral and written], including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely

C2 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach

C3 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills

C4 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate

C5 Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working

C6 Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

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

Desirable

F1 Sufficient research experience [or equivalent] appropriate to an early career researcher in eighteenth-century Scottish literature

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed, and should be addressed to Professor Rhona Brown, Rhona.Brown@glasgow.ac.uk

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, \xc2\xa332,332 - \xc2\xa336,024 per annum.

This post is full time and fixed term until 30 September 2025.

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.

Closing date : 15 August 2023

Vacancy Ref : 123068 Close Date : 15-Aug-2023 23:45

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