1. Postdoctoral Research Associate
Role Description
Role
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher for 36 months (potential extension up to 54 months) to characterise signalling pathways that regulate autophagy and lysosome exocytosis during the lifecycle differentiation and host adaptation of the African trypanosome T. brucei. The position is funded by a MRC Career Development Award to Dr. Mathieu Cayla who will manage the post.
The project aims to reveal how phosphorylation controls autophagy and to characterise the molecular crosstalk between autophagy, lysosome exocytosis and differentiation. This will require the use of a wide range of different techniques such as high−throughput live imaging, gene silencing screens, mass spectrometry and murine infection models. Results obtained will provide fundamental understanding of the molecular composition and regulation of autophagy-related pathways in T. brucei and their roles in differentiation during the parasite’s lifecycle.
The successful applicant will join a team of researchers in the York Biomedical Research Institute investigating cellular processes in parasites that cause African trypanosomiasis. You will bring expertise in standard molecular biology and imaging techniques and should have a PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or Microbiology. Additionally, it would be desirable that the PDRA has knowledge in handling pathogens of class 2, in protein kinases and prior experience in: proteomics data analysis; super resolution microscopy and/or live imaging; and CRISPR/Cas9 mediated precision editing.
Department
Our laboratories provide a supportive and collaborative environment in which the PDRA can expand their range and learn new techniques. The Department of Biology is renowned internationally for its research, including biomedical research within the York Biomedical Research Institute. We strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, flourish, and excel.
Key responsibilities
To conduct high quality research into post-translational modification systems regulating autophagy-related pathways and cellular differentiation in trypanosome parasites. The post must cover the following responsibilities:
- Development of high−throughput live imaging system combined with gene silencing screen of protein kinases
- Autophagy-related proximity labelling, phospho-proteomic and mass spectrometry analysis
- Assays of protein interaction and enzyme activity using biophysical and biochemical approaches
- Generation of mutated cell lines by CRISPR/Cas9 mediated precision editing and phenotypic validation in vitro and in murine model
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- A PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology or related area
- Knowledge of post-translational modification systems, and of a range of modern molecular biology and imaging techniques to engage in high quality research
- Skilled and experienced in gene editing is desirable
- Experience is desirable in cell culture, and in handling of class 2 pathogens
- Highly developed communication skills
- Ability to develop research objectives, experience of conducting individual and collaborative research
- Evidenced ability to write up research work for publication and to present at conferences
- Interest in molecular biology and parasitology
- Attention to detail, collaborative ethos with interest in and enthusiasm for co-supervising students
- Ability to plan and prioritise own work to meet deadlines, using initiative to plan research
- Positive attitude to colleagues and students and a willingness to work proactively
- Commitment to personal development and understanding of equality and diversity issues
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Dr. Mathieu Cayla on mathieu.cayla@york.ac.uk
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2. Postdoctoral Research Associate
Role Description
An experimental Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position based at the National Physical Laboratory is available via the EPSRC’s Quantum Technologies Hub in Quantum Communications. The successful candidate will officially be employed by the University of York.
The importance of quantum random number generators (QRNGs) is widely acknowledged — as component level devices to be incorporated into small systems such as mobile phones, for authentication purposes e.g. in IoT, and as essential components in quantum communication systems.
Common protocols used by QRNGs rely on a detailed model of the device and whether that model is accurate can affect security. For next-generation device-independent (DI) QRNGs the aim is that the device confirms that it is working sufficiently well during the protocol itself. This circumvents the need for detailed device models, allowing increased confidence in the output randomness. However, there is an associated cost in that building devices able to run such a protocol requires shared entanglement which is a fragile resource.
The position will involve studying the best practical ways to perform device-independent protocols. The successful candidate will report on the optimal ways to generate and share entanglement and violate Bell inequalities with minimal loopholes, develop and set-up the chosen source (or sources), optimize the non-locality and then set-up and run a DI-QRNG protocol.
This work will be based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, London in the Quantum Photonics team under the supervision of Christopher Chunnilall. It is part of a collaboration between the University of York and NPL, and will require close interaction with the theoretical team of Roger Colbeck at the University of York in order that the ideas developed there are put into practice.
This is a full-time position with a fixed term. The start date is 1st March 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter, and the end date is 30 November 2024.
This is a readvertisement. Previously unsuccessful applicants should not reapply.
Interview date: To be confirmed
Informal inquiries can be made to Christopher Chunnilall (christopher.chunnilall@npl.co.uk) or Roger Colbeck (roger.colbeck@york.ac.uk).
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
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3. Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Role Description
Department
The aim of the lab, and of this project, is to use insect synthetic biology to develop new, safe, sustainable methods for reducing the harm caused by pest insects, particularly mosquitoes and mosquito-borne disease. This position is part of a new five-year £3m project funded by the Wellcome Trust led by Prof Luke Alphey at York; project partners include The Pirbright Institute (UK), University of Tartu (Estonia) and Universiti Malaya (Kuala Lumpur).
Better methods for controlling mosquito-borne viruses are urgently required. We will develop broad-spectrum anti-viral traits in engineered mosquitoes. By “broad-spectrum” we mean active against multiple arboviruses, in contrast to the current state of the art for synthetic anti-viral (“reduced vector competence”) traits, RNAi-based systems which provide resistance only against specific viruses or virus strains.
Such tools could be delivered to wild vector populations via mating between released modified mosquitoes and wild mosquitoes, possibly in combination with “gene drives” - the target of another project team in the lab. These methods are egalitarian – everyone within the protected area is equally protected, irrespective of wealth, ethnicity, gender, education etc.
The project focuses on alphaviruses, and the use of super-infection exclusion to provide broad-spectrum protection. See https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.09.20.508686v1 for a description of our initial work in this area. This project builds on that and will develop prototype strains with characterised, validated, broad-spectrum resistance to alphaviruses.
Nominal start date is 01 April 2023 but potentially negotiable. It is anticipated that additional roles with later start dates will become available, across a range of grades, for which informal enquiries may be made to luke.alphey@york.ac.uk.
Role
The core of the project is to develop and test components, modules and systems for these novel anti-viral “refractory insect” systems in Aedes aegypti. Correspondingly, the main component of the role is to lead insect genetic studies (design and development of new transgenic/gene edited strains) and molecular biology (design and development of novel plasmids), communicating progress and data including leading manuscript preparation, and training/supervising other staff/students.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- PhD in a relevant biological science, or equivalent, with significant postdoctoral experience
- Track record of research success; supervisory experience
- Good communication skills, ability to write up research work for publication in high profile journals
- Experience of one or both of (i) working with insects, preferably mosquitoes; (ii) virology, preferably arboviruses or other RNA viruses
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Prof Luke Alphey (luke.alphey@york.ac.uk)
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Research Associate
Role Description
Department
We are looking for a talented and motivated research associate to join the group of Dr William Grey based in the York Biomedical Institute, Department of Biology at the University of York. The Grey lab focuses on the proteome and the roles of protein homeostasis in healthy haematopoiesis and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), with a particular interest in using primary patient material and translating fundamental biological findings to therapeutic targeting. The post is full time, on a fixed term basis for an initial 3 years with 2 years extension available, funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC).
Role
We study the leukaemic stem cell (LSC) compartment of AML using both inducible mouse models (Cancer Cell 2016) and primary patient samples (Sci. Transl. Med. 2022), with a particular focus on the functional state of the proteome (Blood 2020). In this new project, funded by the MRC, we will study how the proteome evolves from healthy haematopoietic stem cell to malignant leukaemic stem cell in vivo.
The successful candidate will benefit from a highly collaborative programme in the U.K. and Europe including; Prof. David Kent (York, U.K., HSC biology), Dr. Anjum Kahn (Leeds, U.K., Consultant haematologist), Prof. Cristina Lo Celso (London, U.K., in vivo imaging), Dr. Andrew Wood (Edinburgh, U.K., degron tagging), Prof. Jurg Schwaller (Basel, Switzerland, inducible mouse models) and Dr. Marieke Essers (Heidleburg, Germany, HSC stress integration). The post holder will also benefit from a multidisciplinary environment locally in Biology (Kent, Hitchcock, Bridge) and colleagues in Chemistry (Fascione, Spicer). The post holder will be expected to balance driving their independent research project alongside managing mouse models and xenograft cohorts for a longitudinal project with a long-term view to research. They will also work closely with other lab members and researchers across the institute and take an active role in proposing PhD projects, supervising students and developing potential new areas of research in the lab.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
The successful candidate will have a PhD in a biomedical sciences discipline (preferred, not essential), or equivalent experience in haematology, immunology or cancer cell biology. Experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, qPCR, western blotting and flow cytometry) are desirable. Candidates with experience in using in vivo mouse models, primary stem cell cultures, primary human material and proteomics are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must have experience of carrying out both independent and collaborative research, writing up research work for publication and a willingness to contribute to the process of securing future research funding.
The post is full time on a fixed term basis of 36 months with a further 24 months extension available and funded by the Medical Research Council. Salary is dependent on experience and qualification of the successful candidate.
Based at: University of York campus (with some remote working options available)
Closing date: 27 January 2023.
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: Please contact Dr William Grey at william.grey@york.ac.uk or Dr Jillian Barlow at jillian.barlow@york.ac.uk
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
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Research Associate
Role Description
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position for up to 36 months to work with Professor Gideon Grogan and Dr William Unsworth in the Department of Chemistry. The project is funded by the EPSRC.
Department
The Department of Chemistry is one of the largest and most successful departments at York and we are renowned internationally for our research. As a department, we strive to provide a working environment that allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We are proud of our Athena Swan Gold Award
Role
The project will focus on exploring the application of oxygenase enzymes to the generation of pharmaceutically relevant intermediates. There will be a special focus on more unusual reactions catalysed by these enzymes, requiring a candidate with an imaginative approach to organic chemistry and small molecule synthesis. This appointment will therefore suit a candidate with strong training in chemical synthesis and analysis, with experience in biocatalytic approaches useful, but not essential. The position is tenable for a period of up to 36 months available from April 2023.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- To conduct research under the supervision of Professor Gideon Grogan and Dr William Unsworth and to contribute to the production of research into the application of oxygenase enzymes to the generation of pharmaceutically relevant intermediates.
- To assist in the identification and development of potential areas of research and the development of proposals for independent or collaborative research projects.
- To provide guidance to other staff and students, as required, as well as coordinating the work of small research teams and assist with undergraduate project supervision.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- A First degree and PhD in Chemistry or equivalent
- Knowledge in organic synthesis and analysis to engage in high quality research using a range of research techniques and methodologies
- Extensive skills in synthetic organic chemistry and analysis including analysis of small organic molecules using NMR spectroscopy
- Highly developed communication skills, attention to detail and commitment to high quality
- Evidenced ability to develop research objectives, plan and prioritise work, and conduct individual and collaborative research
- Ability to write up research work for publication and competency at presenting at conferences
- Extensive experience of synthetic organic and analytical chemistry
- Interest and enthusiasm for organic chemistry and small molecule chemical synthesis and analysis
- Positive attitude to colleagues and students and a willingness to work proactively
- Commitment to personal development and an understanding of equality and diversity issues
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Prof Gideon Grogan, email gideon.grogan@york.ac.uk, or Dr William Unsworth, email william.unsworth@york.ac.uk
The Department of Chemistry values all employees for the qualities and skills they bring to the workplace and aims to be a diverse and egalitarian community in which all can thrive.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
Research Associate
Role Description
Department
The Department of Education at the University of York is seeking a Research Associate for 36 months to work with Dr Umar Toseeb on a project funded by the Nuffield Foundation called “Rethinking Special Educational Needs”. The project is a transdiagnostic investigation of the clustering and intergenerational transmission of special educational needs and mental health difficulties. The post is available from 1st May 2023 for 36 months.
Role
The post will involve secondary analysis of existing genetic and behavioural data from UK-based birth cohort studies. The successful candidate will:
- Pre-register analyses on the open science framework
- Plan and fit statistical models (e.g., factor analysis, structural equation models)
- Lead/co-author academic papers for publication
- Prepare materials for impact and dissemination activities
- Discuss findings at academic conferences
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- PhD (or nearing completion) in psychology, education, or related area
- Ability to plan and fit advanced statistical models (e.g., factor analysis, structural equation models etc.)
- Proficient in the use of R or STATA
- Experience of analysing data from longitudinal cohort studies (e.g., Millennium Cohort Study, Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, Twins Early Development Study)
- Experience of implementing Open Science principles in research
Interview date: 16 March 2023
For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Umar Toseeb on umar.toseeb@york.ac.uk
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
Research Associate
Role Description
Department
The School for Business and Society is a research intensive and research-led teaching school, based on influential scholarship, international profile and strong links with external organisations.The School is uniquely placed to lead business and public policy action to tackle complex social and environmental issues and deliver sustainable inclusive growth. We are combining and amplifying strengths in responsible business management, social and public policy, social work and public management, to create an environment that will help develop the ethical leaders of tomorrow.
Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Dean of the School, Professor Bob Doherty, on a range of funded research projects related to food systems, hybrid business models and their associated supply chains.
The Research Associate will conduct individual and collaborative funded research projects, duties to include: analysis and interpretation of research data; use of appropriate research techniques and methods; writing up of research results and dissemination through publications, seminar and conference presentations and public engagement and outreach activities; and potentially contributing to the identification of possible new areas of research. A key dimension of the role will also be participation in collaborative interdisciplinary networks. In addition, appropriate organisational and administrative duties will be a key component of the role.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- PhD in organisational studies, food systems and supply chains will be required.
- Knowledge in organisation studies/food system
- Knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies.
- Highly developed communication skills with the ability to present externally and internally and write-up research work for publication.
- Research expertise to contribute to the public good mission of the School for Business and Society.
- Ability to develop research objectives , projects and proposals for own and joint research
- Competency to conduct individual and collaborative research projects
- Ability to identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds
- Experience of carrying out both independent and collaborative research
- Experience of writing up research work for publication
- Ability to work as part of a team and also to work independently using own initiative
Interview date: TBC
For informal enquiries: please contact Professor Bob Doherty
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
Research Associate
Role Description
Department
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time researcher to join an established multi-disciplinary research team at the University of York. The School of Business and Society has an international reputation for high quality applied research in health and social care. You will be part of a small but dynamic research team undertaking adult social care research.
The group has a range of interconnected projects in progress, mainly funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, based around themes such as self-funding of care, supporting people with dementia (and their families), promoting values-based recruitment in social care and building social care research capacity in local authorities.
The University of York is home to one of the hubs of the National Institute for Health and Care Research’s School for Social Care Research (SSCR).
Role
Based in York, you will play a significant role in the delivery of two key projects - the Curiosity Partnership and Curious About Care - as well as contributing to the wider programme of work within the research team. The role will involve collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and partners, most notably local authorities.
The Curiosity Partnership is an ongoing project that aims to develop and evaluate a regional capacity building network: facilitating greater understanding, use and production of research in adult social care. The post holder will play a key role in the ongoing evaluation of the project and the establishment of a social care academy to boost research skills, knowledge and interest in local authorities.
Curious About Care is a new project during which the research team will design and test situational judgement tests (SJTs) in social care. Research says that SJTs can help with recruiting and retaining people with the right values for the job but they are not used currently widely in social care.
In this role you will conduct research under the supervision and mentorship of Professor Yvonne Birks and Dr Mark Wilberforce (University of York). The ideal candidate will have previously studied in a social science discipline, an interest in social care for older people and be aiming for a career in research.
Flexible/ remote working options are available. The School for Business and Society is based in a modern building on the Heslington West campus.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
The successful candidate will have:
- completed a PhD in a relevant social science or health/ social care subject or have equivalent experience
- knowledge of/ demonstrable interest in researching social care for older people
- an understanding of how social care is currently provided in England, and its challenges
- excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- the ability to work as part of a team and also to work independently using own initiative
- experience of carrying out both independent and collaborative research, including research involving people with lived experience
- experience with writing up research for publication, and with developing and conducting research ideas and projects.
Please see full details on the main qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience essential to the post in the ‘person specification’ document.
The post will start on 1 March 2023 for a period of 26 months. It is a full-time position.
Interview date: 2 or 3 February 2023
For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Mark Wilberforce on mark.wilberforce@york.ac.uk.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
Research Associate
Role Description
Department
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time researcher to join an established multi-disciplinary research team at the University of York. The School of Business and Society is based in a modern office building on the Heslington West campus and has an international reputation for high quality applied research in health and social care.
Role
Based in York, you will work full time on delivery of a new research project seeking to understand the role of 'Peer Tutors' in Post-Diagnostic Support for People with Dementia.
Innovative peer-led approaches to post diagnostic support are emerging where people with lived experiences provide structured support. One such innovation is the Good Life with Dementia approach which was created (co-produced) by people with dementia for people with dementia. However, little is known about what makes peer-led programmes in dementia work, and also how they can be adapted to support different ethnic communities.
The research will comprise of three programmes of work:
- Literature review of peer-support and peer-led interventions, and the notes from previous Good Life courses
- Observation and analysis of the design and delivery of a Good Life Course (including qualitative interviews with learners and peer tutors with dementia, as well as course facilitators).
- Engagement with groups people with dementia within the South Asian community to explore how the Good Life course should be adapted
In this role you play an active part in all aspects of this research project’s delivery, including undertaking data collection for all elements of the study, under the supervision of Kate Gridley (Research Fellow). The post holder will be expected to have confidence conducting research with older people who may have additional needs related to a diagnosis of dementia, and they will be supported to develop their research methods skills as part of a wider research team investigating the delivery of adult social care to older people, led by Professor Yvonne Birks.
Flexible/ remote working options are available.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
The ideal candidate will be aiming for a career in research and have:
- completed a PhD in a relevant social science or health/ social care subject
- knowledge of/ demonstrable interest in researching social care for older people
- an understanding of how social care is currently provided in England, and its challenges
- excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including communication with people with additional needs due to dementia
- experience of carrying out both independent and collaborative research, including research involving people with lived experience
- experience with writing up research for publication, and with developing and conducting research ideas and projects.
Please see full details on the main qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience essential to the post in the ‘person specification’ document
The post will start on 1 March 2023 for a period of 13 months. It is a full-time position.
Interview date: 2 or 3 February 2023
For informal enquiries: Please contact Kate Gridley on kate.gridley@york.ac.uk.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
Research Associate (Epidemiology & Cancer)
Role Description
Department of Health Sciences
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Department of Health Sciences for an enthusiastic and motivated researcher to work in Epidemiology & Cancer Statistics Group (https://www.york.ac.uk/healthsciences/research/ecsg/).
Specialising in population-based research of haematological and childhood cancers, ECSG’s multidisciplinary team comprises epidemiologists, statisticians, health service researchers, data managers and IT professionals. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on the newly formed national biobank for children and young people with cancer - VIVO Biobank (https://vivobiobank.org), as well as other projects embedded within the group (https://www.york.ac.uk/healthsciences/research/ecsg/), including the Haematological Malignancy Research Network (https://hmrn.org).
This exciting project will involve working in partnership with collaborators from other organisations including Newcastle University, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Genomics England and UK Biocentre.
The University of York offers flexible working patterns and a number of family friendly initiatives. As a Department we are proud to foster a supportive culture that helps staff and students contribute fully, flourish and excel, to reach their full potential. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion as well as the values of the Athena SWAN Charter in all our Departmental activities.
Role
You will:
- Conduct research under the supervision of senior colleagues and to contribute to the production of research
- Assist in the identification and development of potential areas of research and the development of proposals for independent or collaborative research projects
- Work as part of the team overseeing the data management for the newly merged biobank including assisting with the consolidation of the two databases of the current tissue banks to form one centralised database
- Oversee the collection and linkage of clinical data across the specialists centres that treat children and young people with cancer across the UK
- Handle clinical, genetic and outcome data including information derived from national routine data, such as datasets held by organisations like NHS Digital (https://digital.nhs.uk/data)
Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed
You will have:
- First degree in a relevant subject and PhD in a relevant subject (epidemiology/statistics/biology)
- Knowledge in clinical and or genetic data to engage in high quality research
- Knowledge of NHS processes including national routine datasets such as cancer registration
- Have research expertise in an area that will complement and enhance the department's research strategy and goals
- Knowledge of cancer epidemiology/biology to engage in high quality research
- Ability to manage and analyse data derived from sample management, clinical and genetics data
- Work in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, the Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide-ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
- Ability to work as part of a team and also to work independently using own initiative
This is a fixed term post until 30 June 2027.
Interview date: to be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Alex Smith on 01904 321884 alexandra.smith@york.ac.uk
Condition of employment
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.
Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
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Research Associate - Multiscale Business Modelling
Role Description
School
The School for Business and Society is a research intensive and research-led teaching school, based on influential scholarship, international profile and strong links with external organisations.
We place a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research. Our staff regularly publish in internationally leading academic journals in business and management and related disciplines. Research themes cut across our discipline groups, fostering collaborative projects which benefit from many different skillsets and perspectives. The role being advertised fits within the sustainability and resilience theme.
Role
This Research Associate role is to contribute to the EPSRC funded project (EP/T024844/1) “A Multiscale Digital Twin-Driven Smart Manufacturing System for High Value-Added Products (SMART)” project. The project seeks to create a multiscale digital twin-driven smart manufacturing system to deliver disruptive and transformative technology, enabling the UK to establish its global leadership in industrial digitalisation and to reach a future global market for high value-added products. The main focus of this role is “Work Package 2: Multiscale business modelling and system analysis” This work package will address the state-of-the-art in multiscale modelling of manufacturing systems.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- You will have a PhD in modelling or equivalent experience.
- You will have knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies
- You will have knowledge of simulation modelling to engage in high quality research
- You will have highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
- You will have skills and experience in writing up research work for publication in high profile journals and engage in public dissemination
- You will have competency and experience to conduct individual and collaborative research projects
- You will have ability to work as part of a team and also to work independently using own initiative
- You will have competency to make presentations at conferences or exhibit work in other appropriate events
Interview date: W/C 13th February 2023
For informal enquiries: please contact Professor Peter Ball on peter.ball@york.ac.uk
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
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Research Associate in Halocarbon Measurements
Role Description
Department
The University of York’s Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories (WACL) wish to recruit a Research Associate to support atmospheric halocarbon and volatile organic compound (VOC) measurements at the Cape Verde Atmospheric Observatory (CVAO), using GC and GC-MS methods, and to lead data analyses and publication of these data sets. The post is available from 1st September 2023 for a period of 36 months.
WACL is the largest dedicated atmospheric chemistry facility in the UK, home to more than 70 researchers with interests in all aspects of atmospheric chemistry. WACL supports an exceptional research environment, providing access to state-of-the-art facilities and a wide range of interdisciplinary expertise.
The Department of Chemistry is one of the largest and most successful academic departments at York. As a Department we strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We are proud of our Athena SWAN Gold Award.
Role
You will work with Professor Lucy Carpenter and Dr Stephen Andrews to extend the range of ozone depleting substances monitored at the CVAO to include a wider range of established and emerging compounds, and harmonize the measurements and calibration procedures with other measurement groups worldwide. Alongside a PhD student and technical staff at the Cape Verde Observatories, you will establish a program of monthly seawater sampling upwind of the CVAO for measurements of short lived halocarbons by purge and trap GC-MS. You will also support the ongoing VOC measurements at Cape Verde to ensure the continuing high quality GC observational programme.
Where appropriate you will:
- conduct individual and collaborative research projects
- assist in the identification and development of potential areas of research and the development of research proposals
- provide guidance to other staff and students, as required, as well as coordinating the work of small research teams
- write up research results and disseminate them through publications, seminar and conference presentations and public engagement and outreach activities.
- assist with undergraduate teaching in own area of expertise
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- A first degree in chemistry, physics or environmental / natural science and a PhD in atmospheric chemistry
- Experienced in GC and/or GC-MS atmospheric VOC measurements
- Well-developed analytical skills, attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality measurements
- Knowledge and experience of data analyses and/or modelling of large data sets
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills
- Ability to write-up research work for publications and to present to conferences
- Ability and experience to develop research objectives and carry out individual and collaborative projects, planning and prioritising own work in order to meet deadlines
- Ability to design and conduct complex experiments deploying multiple analytics.
- Highly motivated and professional work ethic, with commitment to high quality research, a collaborative ethos and a willingness to proactively support colleagues and students
- Ability to work closely with others within a team environment and to work independently using own initiative
Interview date: 14 March 2023
For informal enquiries: please contact Prof. Lucy Carpenter on lucy.carpenter@york.ac.uk
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Research Associate/Research Fellow - Epidemiologists
Role Description
Department
The Department of Health Sciences is looking to appoint two Grade 6 or Grade 7 Research Fellows (dependent on skills/experience) with experience in epidemiological methods to lead on and/or contribute to research within a programme of population health work led by the University of York and the Bradford Institute of Health Sciences. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a world-leading preventive research programme, working to improve the life chances of children and families.
Role
Based predominantly at the University of York, you will help to identify policy relevant research questions, investigate associations and trends in exposures and outcomes, analyse data and produce papers/outputs to enable decision making for policies that have the best chances of improving the wellbeing of children and families.
Grade 6
- To conduct research and contribute to the production of research, including applying skills in analysis methods to support the understanding and evaluation of public health research and intervention programmes under the supervision of senior colleagues
- To develop research questions to evaluate policies/interventions that aim to reduce inequalities and improve childhood and family wellbeing
- To lead/support grants, outputs and reports
Grade 7
- To contribute to and/or lead on the production of research outputs and research outcomes, supporting the understanding and evaluation of public health research and intervention programmes
- To participate actively in the planning and management of research projects, including supervising others and providing expert advice/guidance
- To contribute to and/or lead external research funding applications
- To contribute to the public understanding of research and scholarship
Condition of appointment
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.
Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
Grade 6
- First degree or Master’s degree with quantitative training
- PhD in epidemiology/quantitative evaluation methods for health research, or similar discipline or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of a range of statistical concepts and methodologies including observational and/or experimental epidemiology and/or natural experiments
- Good competency in a range of statistical methods for analysing large, multi-level datasets, particularly observational and/or experimental epidemiology and/or natural experiments
- Ability to develop/conduct individual and collaborative research projects, with the assistance of a mentor if required
- Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide ranging audience
Grade 7
In addition to those outlined above for the Research Associate you will need:
- Advanced competency in a range of statistical methods for analysing large, complex, multi-level datasets, particularly observational and or experimental epidemiology and/or natural experiments
- Ability to persuade and influence project stakeholders and develop research objectives, projects and proposals for own/joint research
- Experience of undertaking high quality research and evidenced active participation in the planning and advancement of research
- Proven ability to attract and obtain external research
- Evidence of dissemination of scholarly work
Interview Date: to be confirmed
For informal enquiries contact Professor Kate Picket at kate.pickett@york.ac.uk
The post is fixed term for 2 years.
Condition of employment
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.
Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
Research Fellow
Role Description
Department
The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to develop new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive.
As a School, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture and we strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We aim to ensure that there is a supportive and egalitarian culture at all levels and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds. The School is proud to hold Juno Champion, and Athena Swan awards.
The School has been awarded an EPSRC funded £1.2M collaboration with 5GIC/6GIC at University of Surrey, will investigate cell-free massive MIMO techniques, a new paradigm for radio access networks including Open RAN.
Role
This role is primarily focussed on the information theoretic performance limits and resource allocation techniques of cell-free massive MIMO networks, as well as their practical implementations. The successful candidate will have substantial experience of computer simulation at the physical layer, as well as excellent theoretical and optimisation skills. They will also have a strong publication record, and experience of working to deadlines as part of a multi-institution project.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
You will have:
- First degree Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a cognate discipline or equivalent experience
- PhD in Communications Engineering or equivalent experience
- Knowledge in Wireless Communications and a range of research techniques and methodologies
- Experience of undertaking publicly evidenced high quality research
- Evidenced active participation in the planning and advancement of research projects
- Proven ability to attract and obtain external research funding
- Successful management of research projects including supervision of the work of others and providing expert advice and guidance to teams
- Evidence of dissemination of scholarly work
- Knowledge of Cell-free Massive MIMO, mathematical optimisation and machine learning techniques, and 3GPP and/or O-RAN standards is desirable
- Well developed analytical skills and computer programming skills in at least one of the common languages in wireless networking Essential research, i.e Matlab, Python, C++
This is a fixed term post up to 36 months (ending 3/1/2026)
Interview date: TBC
For informal enquiries: For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Kanapathippillai Cumanan (kanapathippillai.cumanan@york.ac.uk) or Minna Lehtinen (yo-ran-project@york.ac.uk)
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
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