Research Fellow - Institute of Microbiology and Infection

Position Details

Institute of Microbiology and Infection

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,942 to £40,322, with potential progression once in post to £42,792.

Grade 7

Full Time / Fixed Term Contract for 3 years

Closing date 24 September 2020

Background

To take a lead role in the development and delivery of a NERC funded UK-India research project on evolution of antimicrobial resistance

Job Summary

• Analyse and interpret research findings and results
• Contribute to day-to-day management of the network
• Operate within area of specialism
• Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids
• Contribute to generating funding
• Contribute to public understanding of the discipline or similar

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

• Develop research objectives, with assistance of a mentor if required
• Analyse and interpret data
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews *
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters *
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods in microbial genomic epidemiology
• Undertake management/administration arising from research
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration
• Contribute to public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding
• Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research *
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines*

* These indicative responsibilities may also be included in a research role at grade 6.

Person Specification

• First degree in area of specialism and a higher degree or equivalent qualifications relevant to microbiology, infectious diseases, or evolutionary biology
• High level analytical capability
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods in microbial genomic epidemiology and ability to contribute to developing new ones
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
• Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Alan McNally at A.McNally.1@bham.ac.uk

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