21 Oct
University of Birmingham
Birmingham
Job details
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.
Pay
- £32,296 - £39,105 a year
Job type
- Full-time
Location
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Full job description
Position Details
Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £32,296 to £34,866 with potential progression once in post to £39,105
Grade: 6
Part Time (2 hours per working week)
Fixed Term contract up to April 2025
Three positions available
Closing date: 28th October 2024
This role is also open as an internal secondment opportunity which would need to be agreed by your current line manager.
Background
We are recruiting three Research Assistants to join the SHADE project team, focusing on integrating advanced data analytics, energy systems, and healthcare sustainability. The positions involve contributing to the development of a data-driven platform that aims to reduce carbon emissions and operational inefficiencies in NHS hospitals. Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, and pilot implementation of the SHADE platform in various NHS Trusts across the UK. The ideal candidates will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to drive cutting-edge research in digital health and energy decarbonisation, contributing to the NHS’s net-zero carbon goals.
Role Summary
- Work within specified research grants and/or projects
- Operate within area of specialism
- Contribute to publications
Main Duties
- Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
- Analyse research data as directed
- Present research outputs,
including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
- Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods
- Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
- Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
- Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
- Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture
- Data collection, analysis, and pilot implementation of the SHADE platform in various NHS Trusts across the UK.
- The ideal candidates will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to drive cutting-edge research in digital health and energy decarbonisation,
contributing to the NHS’s net-zero carbon goals.
Person Specification
- Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
- Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques
- Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively
- Ability to access and organise resources successfully
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
- Strong proficiency in data science, energy systems, or healthcare technologies.
- Experience in data collection, analysis, and management.
- Familiarity with machine learning, privacy-enhanced computing, or healthcare analytics is an advantage.
- Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and contribute to project milestones in a timely manner.
Informal enquiries to Dr Weiqi Hua [email protected]
We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy . You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website .
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