Research Assistant / Research Associate COLLEGE OF MEDICAL VETERINARY & LIFE SCIENCES School of Infection and Immunity Research and Teaching GRADE 6/7 Job Purpose We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant/Associate. The post holder will join the School of Infection and Immunity, working in the Bacteriology research area under the supervision of Professor Andrew Roe (Principal Investigator). The applicant will make essential contributions to a research programme focussed on gut bacteria that produce a genotoxin, called colibactin The successful candidate will have extensive skills in investigating bacterial gene regulation. They will be self-motivated in designing and executing experiments, with a proven track record in molecular techniques such as genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, as well as bioinformatics and bacterial imaging. Main Duties and Responsibilities Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal Investigators (PI): 1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and the research strategy of the School of Infection and Immunity. 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 School, 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 to 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 School 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 administration as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with the Principal Investigators. 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 reasonable duties as required by the Head of School and/or Principal Investigators 13. 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: 14. 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. 15. Establish and sustain a track record of independent and joint published research to establish and maintain your expert reputation in the subject area. 16. Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project and subject area, and 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 reasonably be expected to perform. Please note that as part of your application you must address and demonstrate how you meet EACH of the essential/desirable criteria. If you do not address each criterion you will not be shortlisted for interview. Knowledge/Qualifications Essential: A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification level 10 (Honours degree or equivalent) in Microbiology or other relevant subject and close to completion of a PhD (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12) in a relevant subject area. A2. A good and up-to-date knowledge in bacterial genetics including mutagenesis, cloning and transcriptomics. For Appointment at Grade 7: Essential: A3. 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. A4. Practical knowledge of molecular microbiology demonstrated through publications. Skills Essential: C1. Excellent skills and knowledge in E. coli genetics including mutatgenesis and cloning C2. Extensive skills in bioinformatics. C3. Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate. C4. Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach. C5. Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentation and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely. C6. Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills. C7. Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate. C8. Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working. C9. Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach. For Appointment at Grade 7: Essential: C10. Good team leadership skills including demonstrable supervisory skills. Desirable at grade 6/7: D1. Skills in animal models Experience Essential: E1. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs (such as publications) in a timely and efficient manner. E2. Experience preparing data for publication and writing publications. E3. Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field. E4. Experience of scientific writing. E5. Commitment to generating and maintaining a positive research environment and contribution to the wider research community. E6. Extensive experience with molecular techniques such RNA and DNA sequencing and analysis, protein purification and gene cloning. For Appointment at Grade 7: Essential: E7. Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in the specialist subject/discipline and of research/teaching methods and techniques to work within the subject area, as demonstrated through relevant post-doctoral work experience. This will include independence illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of the literature, the design/analysis of experiments, and the drafting of scientific publications. E8. Established publication track record in a relevant field of research, including at least one as first author, in appropriate-impact international scientific journals. Additional Details For informal enquiries regarding this post please contact Professor Roe via email Terms and Conditions Salary will be Grade 6/7, £33,482- £37,174/£40,497- £45,413 per annum This post is full time, and has funding until to 03 January 2026. 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: 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 - pensions handbook , benefits and discount packages. 3 A flexible approach to working. 4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University 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 We endorse the principles of Athena Swan . click apply for full job details
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Research Assistant / Research Associate COLLEGE OF MEDICAL VETERINARY & LIFE SCIENCES School of Infection and Immunity Research and Teaching GRADE 6/7 Job Purpose We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant/Associate. The post holder will join the School of Infection and Immunity, working in the Bacteriology research area under the supervision of Professor Andrew Roe (Principal Investigator). The applicant will make essential contributions to a research programme focussed on gut bacteria that produce a genotoxin, called colibactin The successful candidate will have extensive skills in investigating bacterial gene regulation. They will be self-motivated in designing and executing experiments, with a proven track record in molecular techniques such as genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, as well as bioinformatics and bacterial imaging. Main Duties and Responsibilities Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal Investigators (PI): 1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and the research strategy of the School of Infection and Immunity. 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 School, 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 to 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 School 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 administration as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with the Principal Investigators. 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 reasonable duties as required by the Head of School and/or Principal Investigators 13. 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: 14. 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. 15. Establish and sustain a track record of independent and joint published research to establish and maintain your expert reputation in the subject area. 16. Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project and subject area, and 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 reasonably be expected to perform. Please note that as part of your application you must address and demonstrate how you meet EACH of the essential/desirable criteria. If you do not address each criterion you will not be shortlisted for interview. Knowledge/Qualifications Essential: A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification level 10 (Honours degree or equivalent) in Microbiology or other relevant subject and close to completion of a PhD (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12) in a relevant subject area. A2. A good and up-to-date knowledge in bacterial genetics including mutagenesis, cloning and transcriptomics. For Appointment at Grade 7: Essential: A3. 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. A4. Practical knowledge of molecular microbiology demonstrated through publications. Skills Essential: C1. Excellent skills and knowledge in E. coli genetics including mutatgenesis and cloning C2. Extensive skills in bioinformatics. C3. Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate. C4. Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach. C5. Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentation and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely. C6. Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills. C7. Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate. C8. Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working. C9. Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach. For Appointment at Grade 7: Essential: C10. Good team leadership skills including demonstrable supervisory skills. Desirable at grade 6/7: D1. Skills in animal models Experience Essential: E1. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs (such as publications) in a timely and efficient manner. E2. Experience preparing data for publication and writing publications. E3. Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field. E4. Experience of scientific writing. E5. Commitment to generating and maintaining a positive research environment and contribution to the wider research community. E6. Extensive experience with molecular techniques such RNA and DNA sequencing and analysis, protein purification and gene cloning. For Appointment at Grade 7: Essential: E7. Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in the specialist subject/discipline and of research/teaching methods and techniques to work within the subject area, as demonstrated through relevant post-doctoral work experience. This will include independence illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of the literature, the design/analysis of experiments, and the drafting of scientific publications. E8. Established publication track record in a relevant field of research, including at least one as first author, in appropriate-impact international scientific journals. Additional Details For informal enquiries regarding this post please contact Professor Roe via email Terms and Conditions Salary will be Grade 6/7, £33,482- £37,174/£40,497- £45,413 per annum This post is full time, and has funding until to 03 January 2026. 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: 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 - pensions handbook , benefits and discount packages. 3 A flexible approach to working. 4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University 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 We endorse the principles of Athena Swan . click apply for full job details
Publication Ethics Specialist, Fixed Term Contract This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK. This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all. Role Summary The PLOS Publication Ethics team works to uphold the integrity and reliability of PLOS publications, supports PLOS journals in publication ethics-related issues and policy development, and engages with external parties and organizations to contribute to external publication ethics-related discussions and initiatives. This role serves operational and editorial support functions on the Publication Ethics team. It is well-suited to individuals who have experience in publishing operations or in editorial assistant (or similar) roles; who bring operational strengths, an eye for detail, and a strong commitment to teamwork and integrity; and who are interested in developing expertise in publication ethics. The Publication Ethics Specialist works closely with others on the PLOS Publication Ethics team to address PLOS' ethics and integrity needs. The Specialist's responsibilities, outlined below, include triaging incoming publication ethics cases, addressing the team's reporting and workflow needs, providing operational and administrative support for ethics case investigations, independently addressing select types of cases, and contributing to team projects and discussions. You will also have various opportunities to develop expertise in the field of publication ethics. Supervisory Responsibilities N/A Responsibilities Contribute to operational support of publication ethics casework (triage, follow-up, and resolution) in an organized, efficient, and timely manner. Fulfil Specialist responsibilities as outlined in the team's documentation. Communicate quickly and effectively with the editorial teams (Publication Ethics & journal editors), Editorial Board members, authors, external consultants/reviewers, Production, and others involved in ethics case investigations and resolution. Contribute to pub ethics workflow development and optimization. Maintain current workflows and documentation pertaining to operational work within the Publication Ethics team. Proactively identify and address any pain points, impediments, or inefficiencies related to publication ethics workflows or operations. Where applicable, raise data-driven recommendations for workflow improvements. Troubleshoot issues as they arise, providing expertise and advice and exercising judgement to escalate to the Senior Editor Team Managers and/or other PLOS staff as appropriate. You may be asked to serve as the team's point-person for workflows, reporting, or other aspects of publication ethics work. You may be trained and thereafter expected to lead investigations for select types of publication ethics cases. You may also be asked to contribute to team-level efforts to resolve large-scale cases. Help to recruit and train for vacant team positions. Help to train PLOS staff on Salesforce for pub ethics and workflows relevant to publication ethics case work. Contribute as requested to team projects and initiatives, delivering your contributions according to set timelines. Attend and contribute to publication ethics team meetings. Attend COPE Forums or other events as opportunities arise to develop your expertise in publication ethics. Uphold high standards of professionalism in all internal and external communications about publication ethics issues. Knowledge and Skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Highly organized and efficient self-starter with excellent attention to detail and keen problem-solving and analytical skills Proficient in using Microsoft Office programs, Google docs, and Google sheets A collaborative team player who is comfortable working on a remote team in a globally dispersed environment. A commitment to open access and research integrity Experience with online systems or databases, knowledge of Salesforce, advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills are preferred Qualifications A Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in a scientific or social sciences discipline) required Work experience in publishing, preferably for a science, technical, or medical (STM) journal or publisher required Experience in scientific or clinical research preferred Work experience in a peer review operations or editorial support role that involves engagement with authors, editorial board members, and/or reviewers preferred Familiarity with publication ethics issues and standards, COPE guidance, and editorial standards for research publications preferred Demonstrated record of discretion and good judgement preferred Physical Requirements and Work Environment Prolonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer. Some national and international travel may be required. Some flexibility to work across time zones. The base salary range we've established for these positions is (UK) £ 27,000 - £36,800 . PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package summarized below. BENEFITS: UK: Private medical insurance Life assurance Income protection Pension with up to 10% employer match 25 days holidays,market competitive Maternity and Paternity leave Birthday and three winter holidays days off 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office About PLOS Building on a strong legacy of pioneering innovation, PLOS continues to be a catalyst in open science, reimagining models to meet open science principles, removing barriers and promoting inclusion in knowledge creation and sharing, and publishing research outputs that enable everyone to learn from, reuse and build upon scientific knowledge. Our work is supported by a highly skilled global in-house team, partnerships with local scholarly organizations, and the valued contributions of a diverse, international community of scientific researchers. We're committed to equal opportunity We're working to create a more equitable system of scientific knowledge and understanding. Removing barriers to inclusion and facilitating broad participation of voices is core to our success, inside and out. Beyond accepting distinct perspectives, we seek and support divergent backgrounds among our staff because we know differences strengthen our teams, our work, and our communities. We strongly encourage applicants of all identities to join us as we work towards a future where science is open to all, for all. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile Do you have the right to work in the UK? Without requiring sponsorship Select
Jun 27, 2025
Full time
Publication Ethics Specialist, Fixed Term Contract This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK. This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all. Role Summary The PLOS Publication Ethics team works to uphold the integrity and reliability of PLOS publications, supports PLOS journals in publication ethics-related issues and policy development, and engages with external parties and organizations to contribute to external publication ethics-related discussions and initiatives. This role serves operational and editorial support functions on the Publication Ethics team. It is well-suited to individuals who have experience in publishing operations or in editorial assistant (or similar) roles; who bring operational strengths, an eye for detail, and a strong commitment to teamwork and integrity; and who are interested in developing expertise in publication ethics. The Publication Ethics Specialist works closely with others on the PLOS Publication Ethics team to address PLOS' ethics and integrity needs. The Specialist's responsibilities, outlined below, include triaging incoming publication ethics cases, addressing the team's reporting and workflow needs, providing operational and administrative support for ethics case investigations, independently addressing select types of cases, and contributing to team projects and discussions. You will also have various opportunities to develop expertise in the field of publication ethics. Supervisory Responsibilities N/A Responsibilities Contribute to operational support of publication ethics casework (triage, follow-up, and resolution) in an organized, efficient, and timely manner. Fulfil Specialist responsibilities as outlined in the team's documentation. Communicate quickly and effectively with the editorial teams (Publication Ethics & journal editors), Editorial Board members, authors, external consultants/reviewers, Production, and others involved in ethics case investigations and resolution. Contribute to pub ethics workflow development and optimization. Maintain current workflows and documentation pertaining to operational work within the Publication Ethics team. Proactively identify and address any pain points, impediments, or inefficiencies related to publication ethics workflows or operations. Where applicable, raise data-driven recommendations for workflow improvements. Troubleshoot issues as they arise, providing expertise and advice and exercising judgement to escalate to the Senior Editor Team Managers and/or other PLOS staff as appropriate. You may be asked to serve as the team's point-person for workflows, reporting, or other aspects of publication ethics work. You may be trained and thereafter expected to lead investigations for select types of publication ethics cases. You may also be asked to contribute to team-level efforts to resolve large-scale cases. Help to recruit and train for vacant team positions. Help to train PLOS staff on Salesforce for pub ethics and workflows relevant to publication ethics case work. Contribute as requested to team projects and initiatives, delivering your contributions according to set timelines. Attend and contribute to publication ethics team meetings. Attend COPE Forums or other events as opportunities arise to develop your expertise in publication ethics. Uphold high standards of professionalism in all internal and external communications about publication ethics issues. Knowledge and Skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Highly organized and efficient self-starter with excellent attention to detail and keen problem-solving and analytical skills Proficient in using Microsoft Office programs, Google docs, and Google sheets A collaborative team player who is comfortable working on a remote team in a globally dispersed environment. A commitment to open access and research integrity Experience with online systems or databases, knowledge of Salesforce, advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills are preferred Qualifications A Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in a scientific or social sciences discipline) required Work experience in publishing, preferably for a science, technical, or medical (STM) journal or publisher required Experience in scientific or clinical research preferred Work experience in a peer review operations or editorial support role that involves engagement with authors, editorial board members, and/or reviewers preferred Familiarity with publication ethics issues and standards, COPE guidance, and editorial standards for research publications preferred Demonstrated record of discretion and good judgement preferred Physical Requirements and Work Environment Prolonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer. Some national and international travel may be required. Some flexibility to work across time zones. The base salary range we've established for these positions is (UK) £ 27,000 - £36,800 . PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package summarized below. BENEFITS: UK: Private medical insurance Life assurance Income protection Pension with up to 10% employer match 25 days holidays,market competitive Maternity and Paternity leave Birthday and three winter holidays days off 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office About PLOS Building on a strong legacy of pioneering innovation, PLOS continues to be a catalyst in open science, reimagining models to meet open science principles, removing barriers and promoting inclusion in knowledge creation and sharing, and publishing research outputs that enable everyone to learn from, reuse and build upon scientific knowledge. Our work is supported by a highly skilled global in-house team, partnerships with local scholarly organizations, and the valued contributions of a diverse, international community of scientific researchers. We're committed to equal opportunity We're working to create a more equitable system of scientific knowledge and understanding. Removing barriers to inclusion and facilitating broad participation of voices is core to our success, inside and out. Beyond accepting distinct perspectives, we seek and support divergent backgrounds among our staff because we know differences strengthen our teams, our work, and our communities. We strongly encourage applicants of all identities to join us as we work towards a future where science is open to all, for all. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile Do you have the right to work in the UK? Without requiring sponsorship Select
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.
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.
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Research Assistant / Research Associate in Energy System Resilience Requisition ID: 28183 Location: Newcastle, GB Contract Type: Fixed Term Working Pattern: Full Time Research Assistant: £32,546 to £34,132 per annum Research Associate: £35,116 to £37,174 per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 07 July 2025 The Role This post will deliver research and impact related to two EPSRC funded projects: ResTOrES (Resilience Toolkit for Offshore Energy Systems) and RENEW (Climate Resilient Heat Electrification for Net-Zero Emission Whole Energy). The ResTOrES project will develop, test, and demonstrate a prototype resilience assessment toolkit for offshore energy systems. The toolkit will enable the quantification of resilience in terms of appropriate metrics during both standard operation (primarily governed by system reliability) and extreme events (primarily governed by robustness and restoration). This will be achieved by building on previous research which combined efficient optimization and sequential reliability assessment. The project is funded through an EPSRC call to accelerate research outcomes to achieve a prosperous net-zero and is supported by industrial and government partners including Equinor, Ofgem, and Kinewell Energy. RENEW brings together experts from Newcastle University, Brunel University London, and Imperial College London to enhance the UK's energy system resilience through a whole-system analysis approach. Building on the proven WeSIM model, RENEW will upgrade its capabilities to incorporate electrified district heating and simulate the impacts of extreme weather using future-looking climate-based projections. It aims to identify cost-effective, climate-resilient investment pathways for the GB's whole energy system. The project is supported by national and regional stakeholders, including the Association for Decentralised Energy, Birmingham Energy Institute, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, Energy Demand Research Centre, Met Office, Newcastle City Council and Northern Powergrid. Your core responsibilities will also involve contributing to the broader research activities on power and energy systems within the Electrical Power group. You will have the opportunity to contribute to other, strategic EPSRC projects such as the Supergen Energy Networks Hub and Energy the Demand Research Centre . Other collaboration and research opportunities will be available, such as through the Centre for Energy. The post is full time, fixed term for 24 months. We aim to hold interviews in early June. A start date as close to 1st July 2025 is preferred although a later start can be discussed. You will be based in the newly renovated Stephenson building, located on Newcastle University's campus in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. To apply, please upload a CV (academic style, 2 pages plus a publication list) and a cover letter (1 page A4). These should detail how your experience meets the requirements outlined in the job description and your interest in the role. Support development and documentation of open-source data-driven climate-aware resilience assessment tools for whole energy systems Formulate and solve optimisation problems, developing solutions which have appropriate accuracy, precision, and speed Write up results from own research activity and provide input into the project's dissemination (technical reports, conference and journal papers) Present research findings, either at conferences or through high-quality publications in reputable outlets appropriate to the discipline Co-ordinate own work with that of others, deal with problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives and contribute to the planning of the project(s) Collect, analyse and interpret research data and draw conclusions on the outcomes Mentor/co-supervise less experienced researchers/students in the group The Person Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience developing research software using appropriate languages and environements (Python, Julia, Matlab) Knowledge of optimisation problem formulations and solution methods Experience of risk, resilience, and/or reliability assessment and their application to power and energy systems The ability to present complex information effectively to a range of audiences with clarity Experience of working as part of a team The ability to use personal initiative and creativity to solve research problems A track record of publishing research outputs in internationally recognised journals Experience of presentations at conferences, workshops, or equivalent events Knowledge of offshore energy systems and their components (ResTOrES) Knowledge of whole energy systems, including electricity, heat, gas, and transport sectors (RENEW) Strong skills in implementing convex, linear, and mixed-integer programming and modelling frameworks (JuMP, Pyomo, Yalmip, GAMS, etc) Experience of working with future-looking weather and climate data Experience with Git version control, particularly with Github Experience of collaborating with other academic instututions and industrial partners and stakeholders Attributes and Behaviour Ability to negotiate and prioritise multiple, competing responsibilities and to work to deadlines Be open to new ideas, and welcome different perspectives and new ways of thinking Commitment to continued professional development Understanding of and commitment to good practice in equality, inclusion and diversity Ability to communicate work to a range of audiences, including researchers, engineers, and the general public Qualifications Research Assistant Degree in engineering or numerate subject (e.g., mathematics, physical sciences, computer science) PhD close to completion in field of Power Systems, Energy systems modelling, or a related discipline (upon PhD completion, will transition to Research Associate) In addition for Research Associate PhD awarded in field of Power Systems, Energy systems modelling, or a closely related discipline We follow the Researcher Development Concordat. We enable all staff to fulfil their research potential regardless of career stage. This commitment secures our thrivingresearch culture and vibrant research environment. Our offer to each individual and their researcher development involves mentoring, annual research planning discussions, pooled research funding to support career development and research activities, peer review support for the development of research and innovation funding applications. As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles . These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level. At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme. In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population. At Newcastle University we hold a silverAthena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme. In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Jun 12, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Research Assistant / Research Associate in Energy System Resilience Requisition ID: 28183 Location: Newcastle, GB Contract Type: Fixed Term Working Pattern: Full Time Research Assistant: £32,546 to £34,132 per annum Research Associate: £35,116 to £37,174 per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 07 July 2025 The Role This post will deliver research and impact related to two EPSRC funded projects: ResTOrES (Resilience Toolkit for Offshore Energy Systems) and RENEW (Climate Resilient Heat Electrification for Net-Zero Emission Whole Energy). The ResTOrES project will develop, test, and demonstrate a prototype resilience assessment toolkit for offshore energy systems. The toolkit will enable the quantification of resilience in terms of appropriate metrics during both standard operation (primarily governed by system reliability) and extreme events (primarily governed by robustness and restoration). This will be achieved by building on previous research which combined efficient optimization and sequential reliability assessment. The project is funded through an EPSRC call to accelerate research outcomes to achieve a prosperous net-zero and is supported by industrial and government partners including Equinor, Ofgem, and Kinewell Energy. RENEW brings together experts from Newcastle University, Brunel University London, and Imperial College London to enhance the UK's energy system resilience through a whole-system analysis approach. Building on the proven WeSIM model, RENEW will upgrade its capabilities to incorporate electrified district heating and simulate the impacts of extreme weather using future-looking climate-based projections. It aims to identify cost-effective, climate-resilient investment pathways for the GB's whole energy system. The project is supported by national and regional stakeholders, including the Association for Decentralised Energy, Birmingham Energy Institute, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, Energy Demand Research Centre, Met Office, Newcastle City Council and Northern Powergrid. Your core responsibilities will also involve contributing to the broader research activities on power and energy systems within the Electrical Power group. You will have the opportunity to contribute to other, strategic EPSRC projects such as the Supergen Energy Networks Hub and Energy the Demand Research Centre . Other collaboration and research opportunities will be available, such as through the Centre for Energy. The post is full time, fixed term for 24 months. We aim to hold interviews in early June. A start date as close to 1st July 2025 is preferred although a later start can be discussed. You will be based in the newly renovated Stephenson building, located on Newcastle University's campus in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. To apply, please upload a CV (academic style, 2 pages plus a publication list) and a cover letter (1 page A4). These should detail how your experience meets the requirements outlined in the job description and your interest in the role. Support development and documentation of open-source data-driven climate-aware resilience assessment tools for whole energy systems Formulate and solve optimisation problems, developing solutions which have appropriate accuracy, precision, and speed Write up results from own research activity and provide input into the project's dissemination (technical reports, conference and journal papers) Present research findings, either at conferences or through high-quality publications in reputable outlets appropriate to the discipline Co-ordinate own work with that of others, deal with problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives and contribute to the planning of the project(s) Collect, analyse and interpret research data and draw conclusions on the outcomes Mentor/co-supervise less experienced researchers/students in the group The Person Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience developing research software using appropriate languages and environements (Python, Julia, Matlab) Knowledge of optimisation problem formulations and solution methods Experience of risk, resilience, and/or reliability assessment and their application to power and energy systems The ability to present complex information effectively to a range of audiences with clarity Experience of working as part of a team The ability to use personal initiative and creativity to solve research problems A track record of publishing research outputs in internationally recognised journals Experience of presentations at conferences, workshops, or equivalent events Knowledge of offshore energy systems and their components (ResTOrES) Knowledge of whole energy systems, including electricity, heat, gas, and transport sectors (RENEW) Strong skills in implementing convex, linear, and mixed-integer programming and modelling frameworks (JuMP, Pyomo, Yalmip, GAMS, etc) Experience of working with future-looking weather and climate data Experience with Git version control, particularly with Github Experience of collaborating with other academic instututions and industrial partners and stakeholders Attributes and Behaviour Ability to negotiate and prioritise multiple, competing responsibilities and to work to deadlines Be open to new ideas, and welcome different perspectives and new ways of thinking Commitment to continued professional development Understanding of and commitment to good practice in equality, inclusion and diversity Ability to communicate work to a range of audiences, including researchers, engineers, and the general public Qualifications Research Assistant Degree in engineering or numerate subject (e.g., mathematics, physical sciences, computer science) PhD close to completion in field of Power Systems, Energy systems modelling, or a related discipline (upon PhD completion, will transition to Research Associate) In addition for Research Associate PhD awarded in field of Power Systems, Energy systems modelling, or a closely related discipline We follow the Researcher Development Concordat. We enable all staff to fulfil their research potential regardless of career stage. This commitment secures our thrivingresearch culture and vibrant research environment. Our offer to each individual and their researcher development involves mentoring, annual research planning discussions, pooled research funding to support career development and research activities, peer review support for the development of research and innovation funding applications. As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles . These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level. At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme. In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population. At Newcastle University we hold a silverAthena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme. In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Job Title: Publishing Assistant, Biomedicine/Medicine OA journals Organisation: Springer Nature Location: London (hybrid working model) Application Deadline: 14th March About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Visit and About the Role We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our publishing team as a Publishing Assistant. We are excited to offer an opening to join our vibrant and innovative publishing team at Springer Nature, working on our respected Medicine and Biomedicine open access journal portfolios. In joining the team, you would become part of one of the world's leading global scientific and medical publishers, with staff based around the globe. The role of Publishing Assistant is wide-ranging and essential to the smooth running of the journal portfolios. It is not essential to have previous publishing experience, or a science background, however an interest in scholarly and research publishing, as well as a science degree, are welcome. This is an ideal first role for someone wanting to establish a career in academic publishing. Role Responsibilities: • Maintain scholarly journals: prepare new agreements, update internal systems, request payments, and maintain other journal records. • Prepare materials for team reports, conferences, and board meetings, including assistance with PowerPoint presentations, and provide administrative support for team meetings. • Request annual journal reports and monitor schedule. • Handle general enquiries from within Springer Nature and from external partners, esp. external editors and authors. • Manage ongoing and ad hoc editorial and publishing projects under direction of publishing editors such as: assistance with editor recruitment and onboarding; compiling reporting on journal metrics; researching complex ethics cases; following up on commissioning invitations and tracking; and other projects as assigned. • Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across all departments to coordinate ongoing production, editorial office, marketing, conferences, and other internal department deadlines. Experience, skills and qualifications: • Educated to degree level or equivalent. • Experience working in a fast-paced office environment is preferred. • Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google (Google Docs, Google Sheets) suite and database management experience. • Ability to work within a team and meet daily deadlines. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. • Ability to prioritize in a high-volume environment and work on your own initiative. • Ability to demonstrate publishing business awareness and to learn quickly. • Keen proofreading skills and a sharp eye for detail. • A resourceful and proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service. • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Publishing Assistant, Biomedicine/Medicine OA journals Organisation: Springer Nature Location: London (hybrid working model) Application Deadline: 14th March About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Visit and About the Role We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our publishing team as a Publishing Assistant. We are excited to offer an opening to join our vibrant and innovative publishing team at Springer Nature, working on our respected Medicine and Biomedicine open access journal portfolios. In joining the team, you would become part of one of the world's leading global scientific and medical publishers, with staff based around the globe. The role of Publishing Assistant is wide-ranging and essential to the smooth running of the journal portfolios. It is not essential to have previous publishing experience, or a science background, however an interest in scholarly and research publishing, as well as a science degree, are welcome. This is an ideal first role for someone wanting to establish a career in academic publishing. Role Responsibilities: • Maintain scholarly journals: prepare new agreements, update internal systems, request payments, and maintain other journal records. • Prepare materials for team reports, conferences, and board meetings, including assistance with PowerPoint presentations, and provide administrative support for team meetings. • Request annual journal reports and monitor schedule. • Handle general enquiries from within Springer Nature and from external partners, esp. external editors and authors. • Manage ongoing and ad hoc editorial and publishing projects under direction of publishing editors such as: assistance with editor recruitment and onboarding; compiling reporting on journal metrics; researching complex ethics cases; following up on commissioning invitations and tracking; and other projects as assigned. • Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across all departments to coordinate ongoing production, editorial office, marketing, conferences, and other internal department deadlines. Experience, skills and qualifications: • Educated to degree level or equivalent. • Experience working in a fast-paced office environment is preferred. • Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google (Google Docs, Google Sheets) suite and database management experience. • Ability to work within a team and meet daily deadlines. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. • Ability to prioritize in a high-volume environment and work on your own initiative. • Ability to demonstrate publishing business awareness and to learn quickly. • Keen proofreading skills and a sharp eye for detail. • A resourceful and proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service. • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Job Title: Publishing Assistant, Biomedicine/Medicine OA journals Organisation: Springer Nature Location: London (hybrid working model) Application Deadline: 14th March About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Visit and About the Role We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our publishing team as a Publishing Assistant. We are excited to offer an opening to join our vibrant and innovative publishing team at Springer Nature, working on our respected Medicine and Biomedicine open access journal portfolios. In joining the team, you would become part of one of the world's leading global scientific and medical publishers, with staff based around the globe. The role of Publishing Assistant is wide-ranging and essential to the smooth running of the journal portfolios. It is not essential to have previous publishing experience, or a science background, however an interest in scholarly and research publishing, as well as a science degree, are welcome. This is an ideal first role for someone wanting to establish a career in academic publishing. Role Responsibilities: • Maintain scholarly journals: prepare new agreements, update internal systems, request payments, and maintain other journal records. • Prepare materials for team reports, conferences, and board meetings, including assistance with PowerPoint presentations, and provide administrative support for team meetings. • Request annual journal reports and monitor schedule. • Handle general enquiries from within Springer Nature and from external partners, esp. external editors and authors. • Manage ongoing and ad hoc editorial and publishing projects under direction of publishing editors such as: assistance with editor recruitment and onboarding; compiling reporting on journal metrics; researching complex ethics cases; following up on commissioning invitations and tracking; and other projects as assigned. • Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across all departments to coordinate ongoing production, editorial office, marketing, conferences, and other internal department deadlines. Experience, skills and qualifications: • Educated to degree level or equivalent. • Experience working in a fast-paced office environment is preferred. • Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google (Google Docs, Google Sheets) suite and database management experience. • Ability to work within a team and meet daily deadlines. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. • Ability to prioritize in a high-volume environment and work on your own initiative. • Ability to demonstrate publishing business awareness and to learn quickly. • Keen proofreading skills and a sharp eye for detail. • A resourceful and proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service. • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Publishing Assistant, Biomedicine/Medicine OA journals Organisation: Springer Nature Location: London (hybrid working model) Application Deadline: 14th March About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Visit and About the Role We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our publishing team as a Publishing Assistant. We are excited to offer an opening to join our vibrant and innovative publishing team at Springer Nature, working on our respected Medicine and Biomedicine open access journal portfolios. In joining the team, you would become part of one of the world's leading global scientific and medical publishers, with staff based around the globe. The role of Publishing Assistant is wide-ranging and essential to the smooth running of the journal portfolios. It is not essential to have previous publishing experience, or a science background, however an interest in scholarly and research publishing, as well as a science degree, are welcome. This is an ideal first role for someone wanting to establish a career in academic publishing. Role Responsibilities: • Maintain scholarly journals: prepare new agreements, update internal systems, request payments, and maintain other journal records. • Prepare materials for team reports, conferences, and board meetings, including assistance with PowerPoint presentations, and provide administrative support for team meetings. • Request annual journal reports and monitor schedule. • Handle general enquiries from within Springer Nature and from external partners, esp. external editors and authors. • Manage ongoing and ad hoc editorial and publishing projects under direction of publishing editors such as: assistance with editor recruitment and onboarding; compiling reporting on journal metrics; researching complex ethics cases; following up on commissioning invitations and tracking; and other projects as assigned. • Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across all departments to coordinate ongoing production, editorial office, marketing, conferences, and other internal department deadlines. Experience, skills and qualifications: • Educated to degree level or equivalent. • Experience working in a fast-paced office environment is preferred. • Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google (Google Docs, Google Sheets) suite and database management experience. • Ability to work within a team and meet daily deadlines. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. • Ability to prioritize in a high-volume environment and work on your own initiative. • Ability to demonstrate publishing business awareness and to learn quickly. • Keen proofreading skills and a sharp eye for detail. • A resourceful and proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service. • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Lecturer (Assistant Professor) position in the Department of Economics, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and contributing to the research environment, starting from 1 September 2025. The Department is looking for some teaching experience and an established or emerging track record of publishing in areas related to business economics or to environmental economics. The Department of Economics is part of the School of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (SPPE). The School and the Department have an established reputation for inter-disciplinary research, and members are collaborating with colleagues from schools across the university. Further information on the Department, its people, taught programmes, and research activities can be found at our main website or our research-focused website, . You will have: PhD in Economics or related subject Publications in the fields of business economics or environmental economics, with evidence of a pipeline that has the potential for regular publication in highly ranked journals Evidence of ability to teach a variety of topics at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels Experience in teaching undergraduate modules in microeconomics Closing date: 15 February 2025 Interviews will be held: TBC Contact Name: Simonetta Longhi Contact Job Title: Head of Economics Department Contact Email address: The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
Lecturer (Assistant Professor) position in the Department of Economics, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and contributing to the research environment, starting from 1 September 2025. The Department is looking for some teaching experience and an established or emerging track record of publishing in areas related to business economics or to environmental economics. The Department of Economics is part of the School of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (SPPE). The School and the Department have an established reputation for inter-disciplinary research, and members are collaborating with colleagues from schools across the university. Further information on the Department, its people, taught programmes, and research activities can be found at our main website or our research-focused website, . You will have: PhD in Economics or related subject Publications in the fields of business economics or environmental economics, with evidence of a pipeline that has the potential for regular publication in highly ranked journals Evidence of ability to teach a variety of topics at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels Experience in teaching undergraduate modules in microeconomics Closing date: 15 February 2025 Interviews will be held: TBC Contact Name: Simonetta Longhi Contact Job Title: Head of Economics Department Contact Email address: The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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:
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:
This post is responsible for managing the development of income generating opportunities as part of the Training, Education and Development team through a range of educational activities and the hiring of the purpose-built Education Centre at St Joseph's Hospice. In addition to developing income streams, the manager will lead on audit, administration, governance and quality assurance activities on behalf of the team. The post demands an entrepreneurial approach combined with well-honed managerial and business skills in order to maximise potential income generation, relationship development opportunities and the effective delivery of programmed education. Organisational context St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity who retain an interest in the oversight of the Hospice. The Hospice is working to achieve Vision 2024, which has five key strands: patients, enterprise, estates, funding and fundraising, and human resources. The Hospice seeks to be an outstanding provider of palliative and end of life care. Each employee is critical to delivering and maintaining those standards in accordance with the Hospice's core values. The Education Centre offers a large lecture theatre and smaller meeting rooms. It is available to individuals and groups within the hospice and also to external organisations who may wish to rent space for training, events or associated relevant activity. The Hospice also supports a small library which has a mix of journals and books related to end of life care for which this role would have responsibility. Discretion to act The Centre Manager (Education) has the discretion to make the day-to-day decisions relating to the running of the Education Centre. This includes all decisions relating to bookings, health and safety, staff cover, promoting and marketing and the general smooth running of the centre. All long-term and strategic decisions will be made in conjunction and with the agreement of the Head of Training Education and Development. Scale and impact The post holder will have management responsibility for one direct report, the Education Centre Admin Assistant, and will be indirectly responsible for the education centre volunteers. Budget - the post holder will not be required to be a budget holder. Key Accountabilities Supporting a programme of training and development to be delivered by St Joseph's Hospice Working with colleagues, proactively seek out and identify new opportunities to provide programmes of education and training. Support bespoke training and development opportunities in response to requests from members of the public, professionals, and other agencies to provide regular events that promote the hospice and its work in palliative care, working closely with and drawing upon the talent of staff working in the Education and Learning team, the Hospice and beyond concerning their design and delivery. Maintain and develop accurate and up-to-date financial records of all payments and other cost related services including but not exclusively E-learning credits, external lecturer/presenters payments, work experience payments, working with the Head of Training Education and Development to ensure all agreed payments are authorised promptly and in timely fashion. Maintain good ongoing communication with new and existing clients, both paying and non-paying, ensuring that exemplary levels of customer service are provided. Work with the Head of Training Education and Development to establish a business plan for the Education Centre, which identifies annual targets for income and rental of the facilities that are competitive and reflective of the capacity of the centre. Establish and maintain a contact database that covers all contracts/agreements and contract/agreement requirements. Promoting the Education Centre Working closely with the Head of Training Education and Development and the Hospice's Head of marketing, establish and implement a marketing plan for the Education Centre and its provision, facilities and a scale of charges. Ensure that relevant information and opportunities pertaining to education and training opportunities are communicated regularly and in a timely fashion both within the organisation and to those relevant agencies external to the Hospice. Proactively initiate new client contacts, recording their details and interests regarding potential usage on a suitable database. Work with the internal marketing team to develop a suite of marketing materials to promote the Education Centre and the STJH education offer, reflective of the diverse user base that exists locally. Work with the internal Marketing team to ensure all communications and online presence is in keeping with the brand guidelines of St Joseph's Hospice. Ensure information presented on the Hospice's website and internet concerning the Education Centre remains up-to-date, relevant, informative and user friendly. Day to Day Management of the facilities in the Education Centre Oversee the education centre areas to ensure they remain fully compliant with all related safety, fire regulations and relevant policies, undertaking risk assessments annually and as when needs arise, taking any appropriate and necessary action. Ensure appropriate systems are in place to facilitate and support the smooth running of the centre and all education, training and income generating activities. Ensure that all visitors are offered a range of consistently high quality services and excellent customer service in an environment that is welcoming and accessible. Ensure all users to the centre are fully conversant and able to comply with fire evacuation procedures and safety regulations. Ensure that all resources are kept in safe and good working order and that there is always one member of staff available to support users of centre equipment. Work with colleagues within STJH to ensure equipment including the AV system and IT is maintained in line with Hospice contracts held with external suppliers. Ensure high value resources are kept locked and secure when not in use and the Education Centre is closed. Where required, conduct all financial transactions in line with Hospice Policy and procedures. Audit, governance and quality assurance Support the Head of Training Education and Development to monitor and evaluate the quality of the education and learning provision provided; work with a range of colleagues to ensure all are delivered to a consistently high standard and carry appropriate evaluation mechanisms. Act as the team's lead for the Hospice's IT systems as they relate to the capturing, extrapolating and publishing of training data. Produce a range of statistics and reports for the Head of Training Education and Development, our external academic partners, members of the Senior Management Team and other key stakeholders on (but not exclusively) training data, income generation and attendance and customer satisfaction. The frequency and nature of these reports will be agreed by the Head of Work closely with the Head of Training Education and Development to ensure that the TED team role models the values of the Hospice in all that it does and that all policies and practices are followed in line with internal governance arrangements. Manage the Education Centre Admin Assistant and any volunteers currently supporting the work of the Education Centre Manage the administrative staff post within the Education centre including their annual leave, sickness and welfare issues, attendance, development and performance. Working with the administrative assistant, ensure volunteer duty rotas are best utilised to provide effective use of their time within the Education Centre, library and where appropriate the TED provision. Ensure Volunteers make an effective contribution to the high quality customer experience within the Education Centre. Working with the administrative assistant and the Head of Training Education and Development, further develop the Hospice's library and resources to ensure fit for purpose. Investigate, follow up and resolve accidents, incidents and complaints within the Education Centre following Hospice policies and procedures. As part of the Education Centre team, ensure all presenters/lecturers are supported in all aspects of "behind the scenes "administration before, during and after an event. Oversee the preparation of course and conference material and arrangements in collaboration with relevant lead tutors to ensure smooth running of all events. Personal Development Identify your own learning and development needs in order to meet the key requirements of the post. Take responsibility for linking your own development needs with the Hospice appraisal and objective setting process. Take responsibility for your own continuing development by undertaking specific areas of work/projects to develop new skills. Take responsibility for your own professional development, including keeping up-to-date with relevant professional and other developments in HR at local and national levels. Engage in supervision to support your personal and professional development. Equality, diversity and inclusion Comply with and promote St Joseph's Hospice Equal Opportunity Policy and avoid any behaviour, which discriminates against colleagues, potential employees . click apply for full job details
Feb 03, 2025
Full time
This post is responsible for managing the development of income generating opportunities as part of the Training, Education and Development team through a range of educational activities and the hiring of the purpose-built Education Centre at St Joseph's Hospice. In addition to developing income streams, the manager will lead on audit, administration, governance and quality assurance activities on behalf of the team. The post demands an entrepreneurial approach combined with well-honed managerial and business skills in order to maximise potential income generation, relationship development opportunities and the effective delivery of programmed education. Organisational context St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity who retain an interest in the oversight of the Hospice. The Hospice is working to achieve Vision 2024, which has five key strands: patients, enterprise, estates, funding and fundraising, and human resources. The Hospice seeks to be an outstanding provider of palliative and end of life care. Each employee is critical to delivering and maintaining those standards in accordance with the Hospice's core values. The Education Centre offers a large lecture theatre and smaller meeting rooms. It is available to individuals and groups within the hospice and also to external organisations who may wish to rent space for training, events or associated relevant activity. The Hospice also supports a small library which has a mix of journals and books related to end of life care for which this role would have responsibility. Discretion to act The Centre Manager (Education) has the discretion to make the day-to-day decisions relating to the running of the Education Centre. This includes all decisions relating to bookings, health and safety, staff cover, promoting and marketing and the general smooth running of the centre. All long-term and strategic decisions will be made in conjunction and with the agreement of the Head of Training Education and Development. Scale and impact The post holder will have management responsibility for one direct report, the Education Centre Admin Assistant, and will be indirectly responsible for the education centre volunteers. Budget - the post holder will not be required to be a budget holder. Key Accountabilities Supporting a programme of training and development to be delivered by St Joseph's Hospice Working with colleagues, proactively seek out and identify new opportunities to provide programmes of education and training. Support bespoke training and development opportunities in response to requests from members of the public, professionals, and other agencies to provide regular events that promote the hospice and its work in palliative care, working closely with and drawing upon the talent of staff working in the Education and Learning team, the Hospice and beyond concerning their design and delivery. Maintain and develop accurate and up-to-date financial records of all payments and other cost related services including but not exclusively E-learning credits, external lecturer/presenters payments, work experience payments, working with the Head of Training Education and Development to ensure all agreed payments are authorised promptly and in timely fashion. Maintain good ongoing communication with new and existing clients, both paying and non-paying, ensuring that exemplary levels of customer service are provided. Work with the Head of Training Education and Development to establish a business plan for the Education Centre, which identifies annual targets for income and rental of the facilities that are competitive and reflective of the capacity of the centre. Establish and maintain a contact database that covers all contracts/agreements and contract/agreement requirements. Promoting the Education Centre Working closely with the Head of Training Education and Development and the Hospice's Head of marketing, establish and implement a marketing plan for the Education Centre and its provision, facilities and a scale of charges. Ensure that relevant information and opportunities pertaining to education and training opportunities are communicated regularly and in a timely fashion both within the organisation and to those relevant agencies external to the Hospice. Proactively initiate new client contacts, recording their details and interests regarding potential usage on a suitable database. Work with the internal marketing team to develop a suite of marketing materials to promote the Education Centre and the STJH education offer, reflective of the diverse user base that exists locally. Work with the internal Marketing team to ensure all communications and online presence is in keeping with the brand guidelines of St Joseph's Hospice. Ensure information presented on the Hospice's website and internet concerning the Education Centre remains up-to-date, relevant, informative and user friendly. Day to Day Management of the facilities in the Education Centre Oversee the education centre areas to ensure they remain fully compliant with all related safety, fire regulations and relevant policies, undertaking risk assessments annually and as when needs arise, taking any appropriate and necessary action. Ensure appropriate systems are in place to facilitate and support the smooth running of the centre and all education, training and income generating activities. Ensure that all visitors are offered a range of consistently high quality services and excellent customer service in an environment that is welcoming and accessible. Ensure all users to the centre are fully conversant and able to comply with fire evacuation procedures and safety regulations. Ensure that all resources are kept in safe and good working order and that there is always one member of staff available to support users of centre equipment. Work with colleagues within STJH to ensure equipment including the AV system and IT is maintained in line with Hospice contracts held with external suppliers. Ensure high value resources are kept locked and secure when not in use and the Education Centre is closed. Where required, conduct all financial transactions in line with Hospice Policy and procedures. Audit, governance and quality assurance Support the Head of Training Education and Development to monitor and evaluate the quality of the education and learning provision provided; work with a range of colleagues to ensure all are delivered to a consistently high standard and carry appropriate evaluation mechanisms. Act as the team's lead for the Hospice's IT systems as they relate to the capturing, extrapolating and publishing of training data. Produce a range of statistics and reports for the Head of Training Education and Development, our external academic partners, members of the Senior Management Team and other key stakeholders on (but not exclusively) training data, income generation and attendance and customer satisfaction. The frequency and nature of these reports will be agreed by the Head of Work closely with the Head of Training Education and Development to ensure that the TED team role models the values of the Hospice in all that it does and that all policies and practices are followed in line with internal governance arrangements. Manage the Education Centre Admin Assistant and any volunteers currently supporting the work of the Education Centre Manage the administrative staff post within the Education centre including their annual leave, sickness and welfare issues, attendance, development and performance. Working with the administrative assistant, ensure volunteer duty rotas are best utilised to provide effective use of their time within the Education Centre, library and where appropriate the TED provision. Ensure Volunteers make an effective contribution to the high quality customer experience within the Education Centre. Working with the administrative assistant and the Head of Training Education and Development, further develop the Hospice's library and resources to ensure fit for purpose. Investigate, follow up and resolve accidents, incidents and complaints within the Education Centre following Hospice policies and procedures. As part of the Education Centre team, ensure all presenters/lecturers are supported in all aspects of "behind the scenes "administration before, during and after an event. Oversee the preparation of course and conference material and arrangements in collaboration with relevant lead tutors to ensure smooth running of all events. Personal Development Identify your own learning and development needs in order to meet the key requirements of the post. Take responsibility for linking your own development needs with the Hospice appraisal and objective setting process. Take responsibility for your own continuing development by undertaking specific areas of work/projects to develop new skills. Take responsibility for your own professional development, including keeping up-to-date with relevant professional and other developments in HR at local and national levels. Engage in supervision to support your personal and professional development. Equality, diversity and inclusion Comply with and promote St Joseph's Hospice Equal Opportunity Policy and avoid any behaviour, which discriminates against colleagues, potential employees . click apply for full job details
