Job Hazard Analysis Form - Appendix to Job and Person Specification s1

Job Description and Person Specification (HR5) Post Number:

Job Description

School: Chemistry

Post Title: Research Assistant

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Academic Posts Non-Academic Posts ERE Category Academic Research Teaching Enterprise Education Development (mixed) only only x Jeremy Frey (Level 7) (Project Principal Investigator) Simon Coles (Level 5) (Project Co-Investigator) Posts Responsible to (and Level): Tim Parkinson (Level 6) (Project Manager)

None Posts Responsible for (and Level):

Job Purpose:

To undertake research on data management within the JISC Smart Research Framework project and specifically Labtrove and blog3 software in the area of usability and accessibility

Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities: % Time

To undertake a range of research activities under supervision on the SRF project. 80% This may include interviews, laboratory experimentation, critical evaluation and interpretation, computer-based data analysis and evaluation or library research in consultation with the research award holder or supervisor. In particular the post holder will be expected to carry out detailed analysis of the Usability and Accessibility of software packages

The post holder will be expected to take a leading role in the preparation of 10% publication materials for leading international peer-reviewed journals and for preparing conference presentations.

To carry out administrative tasks associated with specified research funding, for 5% example, risk assessment of research activities, organisation of project meetings and documentation. Implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely formal reporting.

To carry out occasional demonstrating within the post holder’s area of expertise and 5% under the direct guidance of a member of departmental academic staff.

1 Internal & External Relationships:

Direct responsibility to holder of research award and/or principal investigator and contact with other staff employed on the research project

Occasional interaction with Collaborators in the consortium (UKOLN Bath, and STFC) Occasional interaction with End Users from the UK Research Community and Industry

Special Requirements: This is a part time post (50%)

How to be assessed Criteria Essential Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

PhD in the Usability and Accessibility (to Yes PhD - View disabled users) or in relevant subject area. Certificate/Reference (or equivalent relevant industrial experience) Other- CV and Interview Experience of work patterns in the Chemistry Yes or other Laboratory based disciplines CV and Interview Yes Familiarity with Electronic Lab Notebook CV and Interview concepts and products. Planning and Organising:

Able to organise own research activities to Yes CV and Interview deadline and quality standards

Problem Solving and Initiative:

Good research–based analytical skills Yes CV & Interview

Ability to problem solve effectively Yes CV & Interview

Management and Teamwork:

Ability to work well as part of a team Yes CV & Interview

Communicating and Influencing:

Excellent written and verbal communication Yes CV & Interview skills Yes CV & Interview, Evidence of the ability to produce published Portfolio / Literature reports/papers. search Yes Good presentation skills. CV & Interview

Other Skills and Behaviours:

Ability to travel within the UK (and overseas?) Yes CV & Interview

Special Requirements:

2 Job Hazard Analysis Form - Appendix to Job and Person Specification

Please tick one of the following statements:

This post is an office-based job with routine office hazards e.g. use of VDU (if ticked, no further x information needs to be supplied)

This post has some hazards other than routine office e.g. more than use of VDU

Please tick all those that apply, and put N/A if not applicable

Environmental Exposures O* F C Outside work Extremes of temperature (eg fridge/ furnace) Potential for exposure to body fluids ## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa) ## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Specify …………………………………………………………. ## Frequent hand washing

Ionising radiation. Equipment/Tools/Machines used Food Handling ## Driving university vehicles(e.g. car/van/LGV/PCV) ## Use of latex gloves (note: prohibited unless specific clinical necessity) ## Vibrating tools ( e.g. strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) ##

Physical Abilities

Load manual handling.

Repetitive Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping Repetitive Pulling/Pushing Repetitive Lifting Standing for prolonged periods Repetitive Climbing i.e. steps, stools, ladders Fine motor grips (e.g. pipetting) Gross motor grips

Repetitive reaching below shoulder height

Repetitive reaching at shoulder height Repetitive reaching above shoulder height Psychosocial Issues Face to face contact with public Lone working Shift work/night work/on call duties ##

3 O – Occasionally (up to 1/3 of time); F – Frequently (up to 2/3 of time); C – Constantly (more than 2/3 of time) ## denotes to HR the need for a full PEHQ to be sent to all applicants for this position.

FOR SCHOOL/SERVICE USE ONLY ResourceLink Post Number Which post does this job report to Is this post a Line Manager? Yes No If yes, which posts directly report into it? ResourceLink Post Number Post 1 Post 2 Post 3 Post 4 Post 5 Post 6 Post 7 Post 8 Please add additional rows as required