Demonstrator- School of Molecular Biosciences

Job Purpose

To assist with laboratory courses in subject specialism on the demonstration of lab-specific technical skills. To support teaching through the demonstration of exercises in line with agreed learning outcomes of the course. To support sessions and oversee students carrying out practical exercises. To offer assistance, as appropriate, including the provision of detailed explanations of how the activity relates to the wider area of study.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To assist with laboratory courses in the subject specialism on the demonstration of lab-specific technical skills [both small groups and one-to-one] and to answer questions related to those demonstrations, including the provision of detailed explanations of how the activity relates to the wider area of study.

2. To assist/give guidance, where required, to students who are carrying out practical exercises.

3. To be aware of any health and safety implications, and take action to maintain a safe environment, raising any concerns with the course organiser.

4. To assist students in analysis and interpretation of results.

5. To contribute to the development of teaching material and workbooks.

6. Where required, to assist in marking student tests set by the course organiser using defined marking criteria where marking requires little or no interpretation.

7. Where required, to provide factual feedback to students and the course organiser.

8. Where required, to ensure that equipment, exercise or process is functional and/or material for demonstrations, exercises etc is prepared before the start of a session.

9. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

11. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

Knowledge /Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Postgraduate student with a background in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or plant science.

A2 Expert knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or plant science.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Expertise in basic molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, bacterial transformation, restriction digests, ligation, gel electrophoresis, etc.).

C2 Strong scientific thinking and writing skills.

Experience

E1 Experience in performing basic molecular biology and protein techniques in a laboratory environment.

E2 Experience in computing.

Desirable

F1 Previous experience in demonstrating during laboratory courses.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 5, £28,031 - £31,236 per annum pro rata.

This post is offered on a fractional basis and is fixed term.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• 1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
• 2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
• 3 A flexible approach to working.
• 4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under‑represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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