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University of Glasgow
Jun 20, 2025
Full time
Job Purpose You will contribute to / make a leading contribution to an MRC-funded project synthesising bioactive bi-functional molecules working with Dr. David France and collaborators in biology.Specifically, the job requires expert knowledge in the design and synthesis of bioactive organic molecules. 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 Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal Investigator: 1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy. 2. Contribute to the design, synthesis and characterisation of target small organic molecules, while ensuring safe laboratory practice individually and within the larger research group. 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 (e.g Academic and Industrial Partners). 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. Contribute to outreach and recruitment activities of The University of Glasgow. 11. 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. 12. Be responsible for safety management related to the organisation and running of Laboratory and/or Experimental techniques, equipment and processes as appropriate. 13. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline. 14. Engage in personal, professional and career development to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory. 15. Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the Head of School and/or PI. 16. To contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan World Changers Together Forappointment at Grade 7: 17. Perform the above duties with a higher degree of independence, leadership and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research, and mentoring colleagues. 18. Establish and sustain a track record of independent and joint published research to establish and maintain your expert reputation in the subject area. 19. Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research strategy. These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive but simply highlight a number of major tasks which the staff member may be reasonably expected to perform. Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge and Qualifications Essential: A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 10 (Honours Degree). May be working towards post-graduate qualification such as a Masters (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 11) or PhD (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12). Or Equivalent professional qualifications in relevant academic/research discipline, and experience of personal development in a similar role. A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism A4 Knowledge of specialist IT software (eg. ChemDraw, Reaxys, SciFinder, Prism) as appropriate A5 Knowledge of project-specific technical models, equipment or techniques For appointment at Grade 7: A6 Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) plus track record of emerging independence within a research/professional environment, or alternatively possess professional qualifications and experience equivalent to PhD level plus the requisite experience. A7 An excellent track record in the design and synthesis of bioactive molecules Desirable: B1 An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in subject specialism or equivalent Skills Essential: C1 Track record of safe laboratory practice in synthetic Organic chemistry. Experience with modern methods for compound characterisation (NMR, etc .). 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 For appointment at Grade 7: C9 Good Team Leadership skills C10 Wider experience of synthetic expertise, including a range of different target classes, and further knowledge of characterisation (such as LCMS, nephelometry, etc .) Experience Essential: E1 Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in specialist subject/discipline and of research/teaching methods and techniques to work within the subject area. E2 Experience in practical synthetic organic chemistry 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 For appointment at Grade 7: E6Normally sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field E7 A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences E8 Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities E9 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. E10 Experience in undertaking independent research Desirable: F1 An emerging national or international reputation Closing date: 10 July 2025 Terms and Conditions Salary will be Grade 6/7, £33,482 - £37,194 / £40,497 - £45,413 per annum. This post is full time, and has funding for up to 3 years. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate 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.
University of Glasgow
Jun 04, 2025
Full time
We are seeking an Incident Response Lead to lead on the University's cybersecurity incident response and operational resilience efforts. The postholder will be responsible for the development and adoption of a University wide standardised approach to Incident Response, advancing the University's capability to manage cyber incidents effectively, and thereby protecting our students, staff, research, and contractual obligations. Based within the Information Security team, you will be the sole Incident Response Lead, providing direction and knowledge to navigate and effectively handle incidents. You will ensure effective incident management by overseeing the effective coordination and escalation across internal departments while engaging with external stakeholders, vendors, and UK authorities such as the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) . This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to shape and strengthen the University's approach to cyber incident management. Job Purpose The Incident Response Lead will lead on the University's/Information Security's response to operational resilience incidents (cyber) as well as the University' engagement with external stakeholders and vendor engagement. The lead will be expected to engage with a range of internal stakeholder to ensure appropriate escalation and coordination between functional groups/departments. You will be familiar with and expected to engage with UK authorities including National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and others. Aside from coordination and engagement of stakeholders, the post will also lead on the development of an incident response framework as part of the university's' continuous improvement to its resilience. Main Duties and Responsibilities Lead and mature Incident Policy and Response. Lead and support the University's' response to operational resilience incidents reported to us by regulated firms; including Critical Third Parties. Lead on operational desktop simulation and engage with key stakeholders to action effectively. Development of an incident response framework including accountability. Support stakeholders to own roles and understand their responsibility. Review and continually update disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the incident response function. Identifying new standards and ensuring the university keep relevant playbooks in relation to incident response and ensuring key stakeholders are engaged and implementing/responding effectively. Develop a record/tracking mechanism in conjunction with the risk and governance analyst Provide upstream and downstream reporting and updates on major incidents to appropriate authorities and to staff, students and senior stakeholders. Liaise with existing Information Security team members and provide Incident response SME coaching and mentoring techniques. Lead and support incident review processes for operational resilience incidents, developing the maturity of the university's response. Leading strategic analysis of incidents for portfolios arising from cyber-attack or technology disruptions and liaise with the risk and governance analyst to convey this through regular reporting. Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications Essential: A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9,10 or 11 (Ordinary/Honours Degree, Post Graduate Qualification), or equivalent, including being professionally qualified in relevant discipline, with a broad range of professional experience in a management role(s). OR Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post, having acquired the necessary professional knowledge and management skills similar or number of different specialist roles. A2 Extensive knowledge and understanding of Resilience and Incident Management and Response. A3 Excellent knowledge of governance and assurance best practices. Desirable: B1 Accreditation Incident Management or relevant experience. B2 Appreciation of all areas of technology and accompanying disciplines (architecture, development etc). B3 Knowledge of information and cyber security concepts, processes and industry best practices. Skills Essential: C1 Demonstrable track record of coordinating fast paced incidents and engaging stakeholders effectively. C2 Proven ability to summarise incident control effectiveness and present suggesting improvements. C3 Demonstrable track record of assessing priorities and managing own workload effectively. C4 Excellent interpersonal skills: with ability to communicate and liaise effectively with other technical specialists, business stakeholders on complex problems and to provide clear and informative explanations. C5 Excellent communication skills being able to influence stakeholders. C6 Produce clear and concise assessments of security incidents and associated risks and explaining technical subject matter to a non-technical audience. C7 Use considerable judgment, lateral thinking and discretion to provide professional, specialised innovative and practical solutions based on knowledge and experience. Experience Essential: E1 Track record of motivating, leading and delivering through others. E2 Demonstrable experience of assessing operational resilience capabilities. E3 Broad experience across a number of technology & cyber resilience management domains. E4 Exposure to and understanding of resilience management frameworks (e.g. NIST). E5 Exceptional analytical capability with appropriate application of judgement and diligence; can demonstrate taking pride in work and ensuring it is of the highest standard. E6 Excellent interpersonal skills with evidence of team working, confidence and credibility, and an ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders. E7 Track record of being able to respond to fast moving incidents, including providing briefings to seniors. E8 Excellent judgement and attention to detail, including under time pressure. E9 Developing resilience improvement strategies. E10 Coordinated Desktop simulation with key stakeholders. Desirable: F1 Experience of working in educational or public sector institutions. F2 Experience of partnering with supplier and contract management and dealing with major incidents. F3 Experience of working at a large establishment with multi hierarchical functions/teams. Informal enquiries should be directed to Danielle Cairns, Cyber Risk and Assurance Manager, Terms and Conditions Salary will be Grade 8, £49,559 - £57,422 per annum. This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate. 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 , benefits and discount packages. 3 A flexible approach to working. 4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing . 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 here . We endorse the principles of Athena Swan 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 for more information. Closing date : 27 June :45
University of Glasgow Glasgow, Renfrewshire
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
We have an opportunity for a GP University Lecturer (Practice Engagement Lead) to lead on engagement with GP practices across the West of Scotland to support community-based medical education at the University of Glasgow Medical School. The School of Health & Wellbeing aims to prevent disease, improve health and wellbeing, and reduce inequalities on a local and global scale. Established in 2012, we are one of eight Schools that sit within the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences. We are strongly committed to the principles of equality and diversity, and in 2018 won a coveted Athena Swan Gold Award. Through our inter-disciplinary programme of world-leading research and excellent research-led teaching, we aim to improve population health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities in health. Our research spans three research themes and is delivered across six research groups. Our academics have a wide range of skills and expertise, and our external collaborators include academics, the Scottish and UK Governments, the NHS, local authorities, and the voluntary and private sectors. Job Purpose To lead on engagement with GP practices across the West of Scotland to support community-based medical education at the University of Glasgow Medical School. Main Duties and Responsibilities To lead on practice engagement with new and existing GP tutors and teaching practices. To work in partnership with colleagues in the current GP teaching team to develop a recruitment and retention strategy for GP educators to support delivery of GP led programme commitments. To contribute as required to GP teaching resource development. To contribute to promotion of GP to the student population. To support tutor recruitment to GP led teaching and support delivery of relevant training. To contribute to the annual GP tutor training conference (TALE - Teaching and Learning Event). To promote effective liaison and co-operation between the medical school and community-based educators and practices throughout the West of Scotland. To participate in the GPPC Education Management Group and other Medical School management structures as appropriate. To undertake scholarship and professional development activities aligned to role. Contribute to the enhancement of the University's International profile in line with the Strategic Plan, World Changers Together - World Changing Glasgow 2025. Planning and Organising Managing and prioritising a significant and varied workload engaging with a range of educational and health service partners. Daily, weekly, monthly and annual planning in relation to the development and delivery of educational activities. Planning of scholarly activity. Management of time and prioritisation of scholarship, teaching and administrative duties. Decision Making Contribute to the management of the GP teaching team through the EMG and other medical school management structures. Prioritise own work. Contribute to decisions relating to the content, timing and mode of delivery of innovative community based undergraduate learning. Internal/External Relationships Internal GPPC and medical school academic staff. GPPC and medical school administrative staff. School of MDN staff and undergraduate students. External NHS and third sector teaching staff/educational supervisors/tutors - providing information about training sessions, opportunities and providing general support. University colleagues: to exchange information to ensure efficient working and to facilitate cross disciplinary working. Problem Solving Resolving student problems and queries. Resolving tutor problems and queries. Using academic expertise to solve digital teaching/training related problems. Other Representation of the University/College/School through presentation at national and international events. Attendance at training events to learn and implement new teaching and research technologies. Prepared to travel to meetings in the UK/Europe and elsewhere as required by the University. Additional School/RI/College The School of Health and Wellbeing supports the principle of flexible working and undertakes that all requests will be considered seriously. The University of Glasgow is committed to promoting equality in all its activities and aims to provide a work, learning, research and teaching environment free from discrimination and unfair treatment. Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications Essential: Possession of MRCGP. Medical education experience and/or qualification. Registered with GMC. Knowledge of current educational principles and best practice in medical education including curriculum development. Knowledge of current context of general practice and primary care education in Scotland. Knowledge of undergraduate curriculum. Desirable: Masters or Higher degree in medical education or relevant subject. Skills Essential: Committed to multi-professional working. Advanced communication skills - written and oral. Excellent presentation and small group-facilitation skills. Excellent report writing skills. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent organisational, time-management and administrative skills. Expertise in effective stakeholder engagement. Excellent IT skills. Desirable: Experience of leading on curriculum design and evaluation. Experience Essential: Experience of teaching (e.g. undergraduate, postgraduate, other healthcare professionals). Experience of online learning or teaching. Experience of leadership. Experience of general practice/primary care in West of Scotland. Desirable: Experience of teaching in a variety of settings (e.g. small and large groups, online learning). Experience of assessment (e.g. OSCE, coursework, portfolio). Experience of leading on establishing new educational initiatives. Experience of engaging with wider general practice and primary care community. Terms and Conditions Salary will be on GP Educator Scale, GP00, £115,217 per annum pro-rata This post is part time, 8 hours per week, 2 sessions (1 session to be worked on a Tuesday) and fixed term for up to 12 months. Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Lindsey Pope, Closing Date: 25 February 2025 at 23:45.
University of Glasgow Glasgow, Renfrewshire
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Job Purpose You will contribute to / make a leading contribution to the Microelectronics Lab () by working with Professor Hadi Heidari at the Microelectronics Lab. Specifically, the job requires expert knowledge of magnetism, experimental work in the magnetic shield room, and sustainable lab management. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to formulating and submitting research publications and research proposals and help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow. Main Duties and Responsibilities Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly following the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy. Contribute to the acquisition, set up, maintenance and integration of experimental apparatus or computational kit, or in setting up theoretical models or analysis strategies. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate. 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. 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. 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. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community (e.g Academic and Industrial Partners). 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. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure. Contribute to outreach and recruitment activities of The University of Glasgow. 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. Be responsible for safety management related to the organisation and running of Laboratory and/or Experimental techniques, equipment and processes as appropriate. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline. Engage in personal, professional and career development to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory. Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the Head of School and/or PI. To contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan - World Changers Together. For appointment at Grade 7: Perform the above duties with a higher degree of independence, leadership and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research, and mentoring colleagues. Establish and sustain a track record of independent and joint published research to establish and maintain your expert reputation in the subject area. Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research strategy. These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive but simply highlight a number of major tasks which the staff member may be reasonably expected to perform. Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge and Qualifications Essential: A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 10 (Honours Degree). May be working towards post-graduate qualification such as a Masters (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 11) or PhD (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12). Or Equivalent professional qualifications in relevant academic/research discipline, and experience of personal development in a similar role. A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of magnetism, experimental work in the magnetic shield room, and sustainable lab management. A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism. A4 Knowledge of project-specific technical models, equipment or techniques. For appointment at Grade 7: A5 Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) with at least 2 years' post-doctoral experience in a similar or related role(s), or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience. Desirable: B1 An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in subject specialism or equivalent. Skills Essential: C1 Specific skills in magnetism, experimental work in the magnetic shield room, and sustainable lab management. 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. Experience Essential: E1 Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in specialist subject/discipline and of research/teaching methods and techniques to work within the subject area. E2 Experience in magnetism, experimental work in the magnetic shield room, and sustainable lab management. E3 Experience in scientific writing. E4 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner. For appointment at Grade 7: E5 Normally sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field. E6 A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences. E7 Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities. E8 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. E9 Experience in undertaking independent research. Closing date: 26 February 2025 Terms and Conditions Salary will be Grade 6/7, £33,232 - £36,924 / £40,247 - £45,163 per annum. This post is full time, and has funding for up to 2 years. 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:
University of Glasgow Glasgow, Renfrewshire
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Job Purpose You will manage the overall running of the Responsible Electronics And Circular Technologies (REACT), a major UKRI and industrial investment towards accelerating a green economy for electronics. REACT will enable a shift to a fully sustainable electronic manufacturing model using a multidisciplinary strategy, with a focus on supporting the 'Electech' industry in Scotland. The Centre allows the region to address the current sustainability problems and provides an opportunity to scale across the UK to achieve a greater market share of this global industry. Our research spans semiconductor design and manufacturing in, power electronics, RF/wireless, and photonics, recycling and material recovery, in addition to circular finance and responsible business models. You will engage with potential users of the research and to facilitate a dialogue with industry about technological challenges and translational opportunities. Your responsibility will be to identify and secure new business opportunities and build strong relationships with stakeholders. You will often represent the centre at trade shows, academic conferences, and government/parliamentary events. The position offers extensive industry-facing networking opportunities, and an opportunity to support cross-disciplinary research and commercialisation activities. Internally, you will support the management of the work packages, and initiate changes needed for the delivery of this cross college and university strategic grant. You will also engage with the researchers and Co-Is with grant proposal and publication development, dissemination by working with the press and media team, and nurturing commercialisation opportunities. You will get opportunities to learn and contribute to systematic and translational research. For example, undertaking market surveys, skills analysis, and life cycle analysis for electronics products. Therefore, having a strong interest and/or background in electronics will be highly beneficial. The post holder will report to the PI, Professor Jeff Kettle, and will make sure that the project stays on track and that objectives, milestones and deliverable as well as any changes in the research are documented. For informal enquires, please email Dr Mahmoud Wagih Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. To manage and coordinate the Centre and to communicate decisions to key stakeholders, as appropriate. 2. To develop and implement a consistent and robust project management methodology, including the delivery of the overarching project and its work packages (WPs) within agreed timescales, budgets and scope. 3. To provide comprehensive project management support to the PI and co-PIs, including planning and monitoring, financial management, logistical support, change management, reporting, and co-ordination of funds allocated to WPs. Collaborate closely with Project staff to ensure efficient project planning, resourcing, and delivery. 4. To communicate with all relevant partners and stakeholder communities, including consultation and management of expectations and engaging and managing stakeholders from senior management to operational staff to ensure clarity in the delivery of key programme messages (verbal and written). 5. Lead on the development and implementation of comprehensive marketing and business engagement strategies utilising market insights and analysis to fuel business growth. 6. Cultivate a robust pipeline of funded projects and partnership opportunities by establishing contracts and collaborations with SMEs, academia, and industry partners. 7. Represent the centre including at exhibitions at industrial tradeshows, technical conferences, and other events, in the UK and internationally. 8. Lead on developing and securing a mature pipeline of strategically relevant contracts/collaborations with SMEs, academia and industry and enhance direct commercial funding in support of the Living Laboratory activities. 9. Initiate and lead business attraction and bid initiatives to seize new opportunities. 10. Proactively build and maintain effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders, identifying opportunities and facilitating collaborations for new projects. 11. Provide expert advice and regular progress reports to the leadership team and the REACT leadership team, contributing to the business development strategy by highlighting progress, challenges, & opportunities. 12. To effectively support the Centre's members with research and dissemination including whitepapers, press releases, and non-technical briefs. 13. To act as the key contact coordinating any requests from funders for periodic updates on the grant progress, visits and requests for information, audits or to attend events or activities organised by funders concerning the programme. 14. To assist in the delivery of workshops, sandpits and annual events in collaboration with external stakeholders. 15. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the PI or Deputy PI. Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge and Qualifications Essential: A1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary professional knowledge and management skills in a similar or number of different specialist roles. Or: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9,10 or 11 (Ordinary/Honours Degree,Post Graduate Qualification), or equivalent, including being professionally qualified in relevant discipline, with a broad range of professional experience in a management role(s). A2 Knowledge of project management techniques and tools. A3 Knowledge of the Higher Education organisations, and their purpose, infrastructure, policies and contractual legislation. A4 A thorough understanding of grant management processes. A5 Good knowledge of financial management, processes and systems. A6 Knowledge and understanding of interrogating and maintaining databases. A7 Knowledge and understanding of data integrity and its importance. Desirable: B1 Experience working in the electronics industry. B2 Detailed knowledge of UKRI funding schemes, their rules and their processes. Skills Essential: C1 Project management - both short-term deadline driven and longer term involving multiple conflicting deadlines and coordination across multiple organisational units. C2 Excellent time management skills with an ability to prioritise competing demands and multiple projects. C3 Knowledge and experience of working and collaborating with electronics/circular economy or similar companies and understanding of their business drivers. C4 Proven exceptional verbal and written communication and organisational skills to produce clear project management documents and stakeholder focused content, presented in an engaging and constructive manner. C5 A strong understanding of risk management. C6 Financial management and planning skills. C7 Ability to provide advice and guidance in relation to funder requirements. C8 Ability to build and manage business relationships bridging between higher education and partners from industry and charity organisations. Experience Essential: E1 Track record in electronics and/or circular economy. E2 Experience of managing a portfolio of projects across the full lifecycle with a successful track record of delivery. E3 Experience of establishing, developing and maintaining relevant marketing intelligence and knowledge systems and utilising them effectively in business development and customer support E4 Experience of attending partnering meetings and hosting company visits. Desirable: F1 Experience of managing research projects. F2 Experience of providing high quality advice and guidance on research management. Terms and Conditions Salary will be Grade 8, £49,250 - £56,921 per annum. This post is full time (35 hours per week), and has funding available until 30 September 2028 in the first instance. Please note that, as part of this role, the successful candidate will be expected to travel for up to one month each calendar year. Closing Date: 4 March at 23:45
University of Glasgow Glasgow, Renfrewshire
Feb 16, 2025
Full time
Job Purpose Sitting within the Research Computing as a Service team within University Services, the Research Software Engineer (Mathematics and Statistics) will play an essential role in leading the design, development, and maintenance of research software solutions that support and facilitate the research agenda of the School of Mathematics and Statistics within the College of Science and Engineering (CoSE). Assuming the role of technical software engineering expert, the role holder will deliver innovative and efficient solutions that support the pipeline of research impact in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The role demands excellent programming skills and development experience. The successful candidate will work with research teams within the School to develop research code (typically written in Python or R) in portable applications with user-friendly end user graphical interfaces. They will be proficient at testing and evaluating the utility, usability and integrity of software outputs. Main Duties and Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation and management of high quality research software that satisfies School and by extension College research needs, and conforms with University policies and more general best practice (e.g. as advocated by the Software Sustainability Institute). Plan and organise workload priorities, determining individual and (where appropriate) team objectives. Lead in the development and maintenance of the front-end and back-end components of research software applications using industry-standard languages and frameworks including core software languages and applications such as Python and RStudio. Translate complex research requirements to suitable software solutions, reporting progress to relevant research stakeholders and RCaaS Software Engineering team colleagues as appropriate. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of software designs, deployment, and standard operating procedures, ensuring the management, version control and deployment in suitable repositories of software outputs. Support the adoption of sector best-practices for the development of new research software and relevant training of staff. Manage thorough testing and quality assurance activities to ensure the reliability, security, and functionality of developed software, documenting test cases and results as needed. Keep up to date with new developments in research software engineering as part of continuous professional development to enhance the School of Mathematics and Statistics research offering. Continually review and analyse the deliverables of the function and present recommendations of improvements via briefings, presentations or written reports to relevant teams and stakeholder communities to inform decision making. Share knowledge with other members of the team by leading group discussions, be responsible for decision making and where appropriate direction and supervision of team members. Knowledge/Qualifications, Skills, Experience Knowledge/Qualifications Essential: Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role. Or: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9, (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent (including professional accreditation with relevant formal training), and experience of personal development in a similar or related role(s). Knowledge of the challenges and issues associated with undertaking mathematical sciences research or research within a related discipline. Knowledge of a range of research programming languages and technologies including Python, R, C++, HTML, CSS, Javascript and web application frameworks. Proven expert knowledge of developing software applications with end-user graphical interfaces. Comprehensive knowledge of modern database management systems. Knowledge of at least one development Framework, e.g. Flask, Django, Dash. Knowledge of developing containerised software solutions. Knowledge of developing research software solutions in a broad and complex technical environment. Desirable: A degree in Computing, Computer Programming or Engineering programming. Knowledge of automated testing frameworks. Understanding of network security and internet protocols. Knowledge of developing software for high performance computing including GPU. Knowledge of specialist programming languages used in mathematical sciences research such as MATLAB and COMSOL. Skills Essential: Extensive software engineering skills gained over a substantial period, working at higher levels of complexity within research intensive environments. Proven technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with an expert ability to analyse complex requirements and design effective software solutions. Proficient in designing and maintaining databases. Ability to deal with a large variety of end users with a range of technical knowledge including the ability to understand, conceptualise and interpret technical requirements to design and develop software solutions. Ability to learn and adapt to changing technologies, policies/procedures and cyber threats. Excellent analytical skills with confidence to challenge and continually improve, diving into the detail as necessary to understand issues (people, process, and technology). Ability to plan and prioritise a technical service to meet long term strategic objectives, whilst delivering a day to day service. Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating creative and innovative thinking and influencing senior members of an organisation. Desirable: Ability to use testing frameworks. Ability to effectively teach and train users of technical and non-technical backgrounds. Using a developer platform such as GitHub or GitLab to manage projects. Ability to effectively teach and train users of technical and non-technical backgrounds. Using CI/CD processes such as GitHub Actions or Drone. Using code-assistants such as Copilot or Codeium. Experience Essential: Significant experience in a complex research computing environment supporting users from mathematical sciences and/or related disciplines. Significant experience in developing and deploying fully functional applications using current programming languages while adhering to best practices and industry standards. Significant experience of using a source code management system to manage source code during its full lifecycle. Significant experience using databases. Significant experience of creating test plans and defining the test approach used during each development. Desirable: Prior experience of working in a university or Higher Education environment. Delivery of projects using Agile tools and techniques. Experience in support for a variety of systems, e.g. Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, iOS. Terms and Conditions Salary will be Grade 7, £40,247 - £45,163 per annum. This post is full time and open ended. Closing Date: 23:th March 2025 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:
University of Glasgow Glasgow, Renfrewshire
Feb 16, 2025
Full time
Job Purpose The Learning and Teaching Administrator will deliver the underpinning administrative tasks associated with key initiatives that directly impact the undergraduate and postgraduate taught student journey. This will involve providing information, advice, and front-line service to prospective, new, and continuing students, and to support academic staff and professional services colleagues involved in teaching administration. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the College of Science and Engineering, the post holder will be responsible for key student support activities and process improvements that will enhance the student experience and environment for students. Main Duties and Responsibilities The main duties and responsibilities listed below provide an indication of the generalist scope of tasks associated with a role of this nature within the College of Science and Engineering. Specific duties and responsibilities for the role may vary locally dependent on School placement and/or calendar specific priorities but may include: 1. Provide comprehensive end to end administrative support for the College/ School'sportfolio of Undergraduate / postgraduatetaught courses. This will include the maintenance and accuracy of course documentation and specifications, in consultation with academic staff. 2.Take a lead role in the administration of examinations and the publication of results. This will include the preparation of exam papers ensuring the moderation process is followed; uploading exam papers to relevant portal(s), the design and processing of exam scripts, servicing of exams whether in exam venues or online, clerking the Board of Examiners, liaising with external examiners, and preparing all information required by them for pre-exam board scrutiny. 3. Assist with the recruitment and registration process of School Extended workforce (Demonstrators and Graduate Teaching Assistants) and associated administration of the allocation of work and processing/verification of timesheets as required throughout the academic year. 4.Be responsible for the coordination of student mobility activity including study abroad and exchanges, placements, and field classes. Work closely with academic members of staff, students and suppliers on course matching, progression and monitoring, compliance with budget and financial processes and keeping student records up to date. 5. Support registration and enrolment of undergraduate and postgraduate students, updating MyCampus as required to ensure all students are fully registered. Proactively resolve enquiries in a timely manner and provide excellent customer service. 6. Deliver the administration associated with attendance monitoring of international students, with responsibility for ensuring effective communication with Registry on up-to-date UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) policy and developments. 7.Be responsible for the timely collection of student work samples for use by the appointed External Examiners and Accreditation bodies (where relevant). 8.Attend and clerk internal School meetings, including Staff Student Liaison Committees and Subject Committees. 9. Using judgement, in a proactive way, deliver a quality service to students: answering queries, providing information and guidance, resolving issues and allaying concerns as they arise. 10. Actively contribute ideas and initiatives that ensure an excellent student experience for the taught student community across the College. 11. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through identifying and supporting the implementation of process improvements to enhance the student and staff experience and participate in wider improvement projects. 12. Undertake any other reasonable duties that the Line Manager or Head of Professional Services may request in pursuit of excellence in administrative services. Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications Essential: A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 7(Scottish Vocational Qualification level 3, Higher National Certificate) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role. Desirable: B1 Knowledge of administrative and procedures within a governance or legislative framework. B2 Understanding of university systems and structures, in particular learning and teaching B3 Knowledge of the University of Glasgow's key business systems supporting learning and teaching, such as MyCampus, Moodle and Evasys. Skills Essential: C1 Able to ensure adherence to policies, procedures and administrative frameworks. C2 Able to ensure effective and efficient processing of tasks and activities relating to people and data, and to ensure they comply with policies, procedures and administrative systems. C3 Able to work independently with minimal supervision, be proactive, use initiative and resolve problems to deliver an excellent service. C4 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), demonstrating tact, diplomacy and discretion, and the ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders. C5 Excellent time management and planning skills, and a proven ability to prioritise workload, multi-task, and work to deadlines. C6 Ability to work as part of a team, make positive contributions to the College Office and schools, and deliver excellent support to students and staff. C7 Ability to deliver high levels of accuracy, attention to detail and professionalism. C8 Excellent IT skills, covering the Microsoft Office suite (Access / Excel / Outlook / PowerPoint / Word). Experience Essential: E1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills through personal development and progression in a similar related role(s). E2 Experience of delivering high quality administrative support services to a variety of stakeholders with differing requirements and expectations. E3 Experience of ensuring that delivery of administrative support complies with organisational policies, procedures, and timescales. E4 Experience of dealing effectively with a wide range of customers and staff at all levels in an organisation, using initiative and judgement to proactively resolve issues. E5 Experience of working in a multi-tasking environment while meeting deadlines, anticipating and meeting stakeholder needs. E6 Experience of working in and contributing to the effectiveness of the wider team while also meeting own goals and objectives. E7 Experience of working with and handling large volumes of administrative data, records and information. Desirable: F1 Experience of working within the Higher Education sector supporting learning and teaching activities. F2 Experience of delivering administrative support services within a compliance and governance framework. Terms and Conditions Salary will be Grade 5, £26,038 - £30,505 per annum. This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended (permanent). Closing Date: 26 February 2025 at 23:45
University of Glasgow Glasgow, Renfrewshire
Feb 03, 2025
Full time
The School is a key organisational unit of the University, each led by an appointed Head of School with accountability for the strategic leadership and development of the subject disciplines within the School. The Head of School is financially accountable and the recognised budget holder for their respective School, and a full member of the College Management Group. The Head of School is responsible for determining and successfully delivering the strategic direction of the academic disciplines within its remit aligned with the strategic imperatives of the College supporting the School's research and knowledge transfer; learning, teaching & scholarship and internationalisation ambitions, and contributing to the success of the University. This role embodies responsibility for academic staff and students in the School. Purpose Champion the provision of high-quality teaching, research and scholarly activities within the School ensuring a stimulating, collegial and well-managed environment. The post holder will work in partnership with a School Executive. Contribute to the delivery of the College's strategy including promoting excellence in the School's contribution to the University's Research & Knowledge Exchange, Learning & Teaching and Internationalisation strategies. Be accountable for ensuring the overall delivery of the student experience. Be accountable for the effective governance and leadership of the school including adherence to academic, research and relevant policy related principles. Lead, develop and motivate a high performing School and its staff, engendering a culture of excellence, accountability and transparency, ensuring alignment with the University's Strategic Plan. Be responsible for the effective and efficient use of allocated resources to maximise the School's contribution to the College and University strategy. Play a major role in the strategic development of the College. Where appropriate, be closely associated with a research Institute. Main Duties and Responsibilities Develop and deliver a compelling, cohesive and ambitious vision for the School aligned to College strategic objectives. Actively influence and contribute to the development and delivery of a compelling and sustainable University strategy. Manage the School's academic, physical and financial resources to maximize its contribution to the growth and success of the University. Provide academic leadership and direction to the School, embracing the range of subject disciplines represented in the School, by providing a coherent academic vision and direction accordingly. Lead, develop and motivate a high performing School and its staff, engendering a culture of excellence, accountability and transparency, including responsibility for the career development and performance management of academic staff within the school. Attract, manage and retain staff to achieve academic excellence, supported by Performance and Development Review processes, and contribute to the successful development of the School and the College. Identify, promote and contribute resources to developing the School's research strengths and broader research portfolio. This will include identifying and supporting opportunities for research and programme developments internally, externally and internationally, both within existing funding streams, and where possible, through multi-disciplinary collaboration. Formulate and implement local aspects of the Learning and Teaching strategy which enhance the quality of the provision, ensuring that students are engaged fully and that the quality assurance of all provision is carried out in line with University policies. Promote engagement of students in critical evaluation of the education provision on an ongoing basis, taking cognisance of the needs of the diverse student body. Ensure academic staff in the School design, develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and relevant courses for agreed interdisciplinary degree programmes to the necessary standards. Actively develop and promote the School's international academic profile and enhance its international recruitment and partnership development in line with the University's Internationalisation strategy. Develop School strategies and associated financial and operational plans in partnership with staff and the VP/Head of College; to allocate School resources accordingly, with clear objectives, targets and associated measurements. Support cross-School and College developments in research, teaching and internationalisation including engaging with the Research Institutes. Support and promote knowledge transfer between the University and non-academic users of research through appropriate mechanisms. Ensure close links are maintained with the relevant professional, statutory and regulatory bodies and that the School meets the required quality, accreditation training and development needs of the professions. Encourage, support and facilitate entrepreneurial activity, identifying and pursuing external funding and income-generating activities for the School. Ensure that all relevant University policies and procedures are communicated across the School. Forge and maintain external relations essential to the School's business, promoting the University as required to external bodies and organisations and enhancing its reputation, profile and influence in Scottish, UK and international forums. Act as an ambassador for the School and College raising its profile externally including internationally and embodying good practice. Deputise, when required, for the Head of College, in connection with College business. Qualifications A1 Academic - Level 10 Professor A2 PhD or demonstrable evidence of equivalent training and experience. Skills & Experience B1 Successful and sustained leadership that is evidenced internationally. B2 Successful track record of academic leadership and team building. B3 Leadership style that engenders a positive collaborative culture, sustaining high performing and effective teams that engage with colleagues across the University. B4 Significant experience at a senior level in an academic based environment. B5 Well-developed understanding of the priorities, operation and strategy of relevant funding bodies as evidenced by a track record of funded research. B6 Proven experience of managing staff and their performance. B7 History of successful training and development of early career academics, including PhD students. B8 Demonstrable track record in strategic and operational management and planning. B9 Experience of financial planning and resource allocation. B10 Experience of leading and successfully initiating and implementing change. Personal Qualities C1 Ability to identify, create and articulate a coherent academic vision for the School. C2 Ability to combine and integrate the skills and expertise of highly motivated staff into multi-disciplinary teams, developing and building upon existing collaborations as well as creating/facilitating new opportunities. C3 Ability to engage a range of internal and external stakeholders to collaborate in identifying problems and appropriate solutions, within agreed timetables and budgets. C4 Ability to manage resources to ensure that the School is self-sustaining from income generated from research funders and other sources including teaching and research student supervision. C5 Ability to motivate academic staff to create, develop and deliver innovative postgraduate taught degree programmes, working closely with Heads of College. C6 Experienced in encouraging and supporting entrepreneurial activity. C7 Fellowship of a subject specific society and international visiting appointment at a leading (top 200 global or top 3 in a specific country) international university. The above job description reflects the Head of School role, as the postholder will hold a substantive Professorial role, please also review job description for Professor and more information on the School in the attached document . You can also find out more in our candidate brochure . Standard Terms and Conditions Individuals are appointed to the role of Head of School for a period of 4 years in the first instance. Subject to satisfactory performance, appointments may be renewed on a mutually agreeable basis, normally for a further 2 years. The Head of School will become a substantive Professorial member of staff within the School on demitting office. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate. Closing Date: 17th February 2025