THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Role Profile Form
Job Title:
Research Associate / Fellow
School/Department:
Physics and Astronomy
Salary:
£25,769 to £37,768
Job Family and Level:
Research and Teaching Level 4 / 4 CTG
Contract Status:
Up to 3 years fixed term
Hours of Work:
Full time
Location:
School of Physics and Astronomy, Main building
Reporting to:
John Owers-Bradley
Purpose of the Role:
To conduct research into the production and application
hyperpolarised liquids for magnetic resonance studies.
of
The purpose of this role will be to have specific responsibility for research, for developing research
objectives and proposals for an EPSRC funded research project. The post holder will be expected to plan
and conduct work using approaches or methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research,
and will be responsible for writing up their work for publication.
The role holder will have the opportunity to use their initiative and creativity to identify areas for
research, develop research methods and extend their research portfolio.
Main Responsibilities
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
To plan and conduct research on hyperpolarised liquids using methodologies and techniques
within the research area of magnetic resonance, cryogenics and hyperpolarisation as delineated
in the project workpackages.
To analyse and illuminate data, interpret reports, evaluate and criticise texts and bring new
insights to the research area.
To write up research work for publication and/or contribute to the dissemination at
national/international conferences, resulting in successful research outputs.
To build relationships with both internal and external contacts in order to exchange information,
to form relationships for future collaborations and identify potential sources of funds and/or
opportunities for collaboration.
To assist in the operational aspect of research collaboration, for example, arranging meetings
and updating websites etc and contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues in
area of research.
To supervise undergraduate and/or postgraduate student projects, as appropriate.
To plan and manage own research activity and resolve problems, if required, in meeting
own/team research objectives and deadlines in collaboration with others.
To utilise and contribute to organising research resources and facilities, laboratories and
workshops as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Qualifications/
Education
PhD or equivalent in experimental Physics
or related area OR near to completion of
Desirable
a PhD in the same or related area
Skills/Training
Excellent physics-based experimental
skills.
Experience in use of research
methodologies and techniques, including
magnetic resonance and cryogenics.
Ability to foster a research culture
and commitment to learn in others,
in particular postgraduate students.
Ability to plan and apply relevant research
approaches, models, techniques and
methods.
Ability to apply relevant research
approaches, models, techniques and
methods.
Excellent oral and written communication
skills, including the ability to communicate
with clarity on complex information.
Ability to build relationships and
collaborate with others, both internally
and externally.
Fluency with computing languages such
as Matlab or python.
Experience
Ability to assess and organise resource
requirements and deploy effectively.
Practical experience of applying the
experimental skills and approaches and
techniques required for the role.
Experience of developing new
approaches, models, techniques or
methods in research area.
Experience in use of research
methodologies and techniques, including
magnetic resonance and cryogenics to
work within area.
Statutory/Legal
Decision Making
i)





Taken independently by the role holder;
Planning general research programme and direction.
Making individual/team decisions about design and conduct of particular research methods
experiments.
To assist in preparing applications for new research funding.
Maintenance and repair of equipment and apparatus.
Advice on consumable and small scale purchasing.
ii) Taken in collaboration with others;
 Collaborative research applications.
 Direction of students/collaborators research.
 Investigation and decisions about new apparatus/equipment for the group.
 Publication decisions, papers, conference abstracts etc.
 Proposals for grant application.
 Strategy for long term research programme.
iii) Referred to the appropriate line manager by the role holder

Wider research strategy of our research group

Purchase decisions <£1000.
Please quote ref: SCI/115916.
Page 2 of 2