Wissenschaftler
Plant science and microbiology
Stellenanangebot Wissenschaftler in Norwich | Vereinigtes Königreich
Stellenbeschreibung
Main Purpose of the Job
Research Assistants enhance the output of a research group by providing technical and administrative support to the Group Leader and group members.
Key Relationships
Internal: Line manager, group members and, as necessary, other researchers, research support staff and students across the Institute.
External: Collaborators
Main Activities & Responsibilities
- Enhance the output of a research group by executing and refining existing experimental protocols and/or administrative procedures, assisting colleagues with trouble-shooting as necessary
- Run key items of equipment providing services and/or techniques, taking responsibility for purchases, maintenance and repairs
- Undertake routine administrative tasks, such as maintenance of laboratory supplies and stocks
- Mentor/supervise less experienced researchers, encouraging scientific excellence and provide guidance and training on specialised items of equipment
- Plan, perform, trouble-shoot and analyse experiments as and when necessary, providing preliminary data
- Design and supervise small research projects for students
- Ensure research and record keeping is carried out in accordance with good practice, Scientific Integrity and in compliance with local policies and any legal requirements
- Assist in the preparation of research proposals and manuscripts, collaborating internally and externally as appropriate
- Contribute to the smooth running of the group, including through the effective use of resources, supervision of visitors to the laboratory and assisting with training others, encouraging scientific excellence
- Disseminate research findings and establish reputation through participation in national conferences and exhibitions
- Support the profile and reputation of the Institute by participating in relevant engagement activities (eg, school visits or open days)
- Continually strive for excellence, seeking out and acting on feedback and relevant learning and development opportunities
- As agreed with the line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the post, for example, contributing to the work of Institute committees