Job Purpose

You will contribute to/make a leading contribution to a project “Targeting Autophagy and Aberrant Metabolism of Leukaemic Stem Cells”, working with Vignir Helgason Lab at the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, Glasgow.

The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain a collaboration with a relevant PIs and contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications, research proposals and update an existing patent, 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/Company 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 of Cancer Sciences/Helgason Lab, and the Company, 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, and if appropriate to the Company, and develop and enhance our research profile.
5. 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.

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

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

10. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
11. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

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

13. 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 in a research related fields (i.e., Leukaemia/Cancer Metabolism/Hypoxia).
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 subject specialism or equivalent

Skills 

Essential:

C1 Project or subject specific skills (i.e. Leukaemia/Cancer metabolism/hypoxia)

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 Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working

C8 Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

Desirable:

D1 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the wider subject area or subject specialism

D2 Knowledge of project specific technical models, equipment or techniques (i.e. Flow cytometry/ Seahorse assays/Stable isotope assisted metabolomics/Animal models)

D3 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

Desirable:

F1 A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences
F2 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.

F3 Experience in undertaking independent research

F4 An emerging national or international reputation

F5 Ability and experience of flow cytometry, Seahorse assays, Stable isotope assisted metabolomics, mammalian cell culture, cell lines, animal models.

F6. Holder of a personal licence and previous recent animal handling experience.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, £33,232 - £36,924 per annum.

This post is full time, and has funding for up to 12 Months from start date

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.

 Closing date 23:45 on 30 January 2025