Job Purpose
To be an active member of the research project/team assisting in the development of research proposals and the planning and delivery of the research activity within the area of proteomic identification of biomarkers in farm animals and humans exposed to natural and man made pollutants.
Major Duties
1. Develop and plan an area of personal research and expertise, and/or undertake research under supervision within a specific
research project or as a member of a research team.
2. Design, develop and refine experimental apparatus, field research or experiments in order to obtain reliable data.
3. Carry out analyses, critical evaluations, and interpretations using methodologies and other techniques appropriate to area of
research.
4. Present regular progress reports on research to members of the research group or to external audiences to disseminate and
publicise research findings.
5. Prepare, often in consultation with supervisor, material for publication in national and international journals and presentations at
international conferences.
6. Assist grant holder in the preparation of funding proposals and applications to external bodies.
7. Carry out routine administrative tasks associated with the research project/s to ensure that project/s are completed on time and
within budget. These might include organisation of project meetings and documentation, financial control, risk assessment of
research activities.
8. Carry out occasional undergraduate supervision, demonstrating or lecturing duties within the post holder’s area of expertise and
under the direct guidance of a member of academic staff.
9. Read academic papers, journals and textbooks to keep abreast of developments in own specialism and related disciplines
Closing date for applications: Friday 29 August 2014
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