Research Fellow - Department of Biomedical Sciences - 105196 - Grade 7

at  University of Birmingham

POSITION DETAILS

Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Infection, Inflammation and Immunology, College of Medicine and Health
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 7, salary £41,421
Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to April 2027
Closing date: 25th February 2025
Interviews to be held: 28th March 2025

ROLE SUMMARY

• Work within specified research projects and contribute to writing of the research proposals
• Operate within areas of carotid body function, cardiovascular-respiratory physiology and thermoregulation
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results
• Disseminate findings from research to specialist and lay audiences (incl. writing scientific publications)
• Contribute to the writing of grant proposals and funding applications to secure resources for ongoing and future research
• Contribute to the public understanding and visibility of the discipline through publications, presentations, and outreach activities

MAIN DUTIES

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

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding
• Analyse and interpret data
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods
• Undertake management/administration arising from research
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration
• Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
• Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.