Research Fellow - Southampton



Last updated:<January 2020>JOB DESCRIPTIONPost title:Research FellowSchool/Department:Ocean and Earth ScienceFaculty:FELSCareer Pathway:Education, Research and Enterprise (ERE)Level:4*ERE category:Research pathwayPosts responsible to:Professor of Marine Ecology, Associate Professor (Marine Biology and Ecology)Posts responsible for:n/aPost base:Office-based/Non Office-based (see job hazard analysis)Job purposeTo undertake research in accordance with the specified research project (NERC) under the supervision of the award holders, investigating how microplastic particles and fibres interact with marine sediment-dwelling invertebrates and affect invertebrate-mediated ecological processes.Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities% TimeTo develop and carry out research in support and fulfilment of the specified aims and objectives of the research grant, including the supply of all original data in appropriate formats for long-term public archiving as required.Sum of all below (%)Regularly disseminate findings by taking the lead in preparing publication materials for referred journals, presenting results at conferences, or exhibiting work at other appropriate events.30 %Contribute to the writing of bids for research funding.5 %To conduct field work and multiple laboratory experiments in the Environmental Control laboratory and Biodiversity and Ecosystem Futures Facility at the University of Southampton.40 %Collaborate/work on original research tasks with colleagues in other institutions, primarily project partners at the University of Exeter, but also with co-investigators at the University of Plymouth, University of East Anglia, National Oceanography Centre at Southampton, and Cefas Lowestoft.10 %Carry out administrative tasks associated with specified research funding, for example risk assessment of research activities, organisation of project meetings and documentation. Implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely formal reporting and financial control.5 %Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder (e.g. occasional undergraduate/postgraduate supervision, minimal demonstrating or lecturing duties within own area of expertise).10 %Internal and external relationshipsDirect responsibility to holder of research award or academic supervisor. May have additional reporting and liaison responsibilities to external funding bodies or sponsors.May be asked to serve on a relevant School/Department committee, for example research committee. Collaborators/colleagues in other work areas and institutions, primarily project partners at the University of Exeter, and to a lesser extent with co-investigators at the University of Plymouth, University of East Anglia, National Oceanography Centre at Southampton, and Cefas Lowestoft.Special RequirementsTo be available to participate in fieldwork as required by the specified research project. To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results.Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented.PERSON SPECIFICATIONCriteriaEssentialDesirableHow to be assessedQualifications, knowledge and experiencePhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in marine biology/ecology related disciplineDetailed understanding and knowledge of how environmental change or contamination may affect organisms and marine ecosystemsGood undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree in relevant disciplineKnowledge of marine soft sediment systems Experience of using R programming environmentKnowledge of microplasticsCV/refereesPlanning and organisingAble to organise own research activities to deadline and quality standardsCV/refereesProblem solving and initiativeAble to develop understanding of complex problems and apply in-depth knowledge to address themAble to develop original techniques/methodsCV/referees/interviewManagement and teamworkAble to supervise work of junior research staff, delegating effectivelyAble to contribute to School/Department management and administrative processesWork effectively in a team, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of others to help teamwork developmentReferees/interviewCommunicating and influencingCommunicate new and complex information effectively, both verbally and in writing, engaging the interest and enthusiasm of the target audienceAble to present research results at group meetings and conferencesAble to write up research results for publication in leading peer-viewed journals, demonstrable with at least 1 peer reviewed publication in the subject area.Work proactively with colleagues in other work areas/institutions, contributing specialist knowledge to achieve outcomesEvidence of proactive leadership in disseminating knowledge through publicationCV/referees/interviewResearch experienceDetailed knowledge and understanding of how environmental change may affect organisms and marine ecosystemsDemonstrable experience statistical data analysis, preferably using RDemonstrable experience of conducting laboratory experiments to determine the effect of environmental and/or biological context on organism behaviour and/or physiologyUnderstanding and knowledge of marine benthic ecologyCV/interviewOther skills and behavioursUnderstanding of relevant Health & Safety issuesPositive attitude to colleagues and studentsAbility to interact with stakeholdersReferees/interviewSpecial requirementsAble to perform fieldwork and conduct laboratory experiments.Willingness to attend national and international conferences to present research resultsDemonstrable experimental design and statistical experienceInterviewJOB HAZARD ANALYSISIs this an office-based post?? YesIf this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below.? NoIf this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use of VDU) please complete the analysis below.Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety of the post-holder.## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff.ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURESOccasionally (<30% of time)Frequently(30-60% of time)Constantly(> 60% of time)Outside work XExtremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace)X## Potential for exposure to body fluidsn/a## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa)n/a## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Specify below:Sediments and seawaterSediment dwelling invertebratesMicroplastic particlesXFrequent hand washingXIonising radiation n/aEQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED## Food handling n/a## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV) X## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity)n/a## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) n/aPHYSICAL ABILITIESLoad manual handlingXRepetitive crouching/kneeling/stoopingn/aRepetitive pulling/pushingn/aRepetitive liftingn/aStanding for prolonged periodsn/aRepetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs)n/aFine motor grips (eg: pipetting)n/aGross motor gripsn/aRepetitive reaching below shoulder heightn/aRepetitive reaching at shoulder heightn/aRepetitive reaching above shoulder heightn/aPSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUESFace to face contact with publicn/aLone workingX## Shift work/night work/on call duties n/a ................
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