Research Associate

Job title:

Research Associate

Company

Cardiff University

Job description

School / DirectorateSchool of PsychologyAdvertResearch Associate
School of PsychologyWe are seeking to appoint a Research Associate for a Wellcome Trust funded post. The position is for 12 months initially. The successful applicant will be working on a project assessing the role of the medial diencephalon and wider Papez circuit in memory consolidation in rodents.The post-holder will need to be experienced in stereotaxic surgery and behavioural testing. The post-holder will need to hold a UK Home Office License.This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for 12 months from appointment.Salary £39,347 – £44,263 per annum (Grade 6)
Please note that it is not expected that we will appoint above grade 6.32, currently £39,347 per annumFor informal enquiries please contact Professor Seralynne Vann at [email protected]Date advert posted: 05 July 2024
Closing date: 22 July 2024Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:Post Reference Number18805BRJob DescriptionJOB PURPOSETo conduct research within neuroscience of memory and emotion and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESResearch

• To conduct neuroscience research and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
• To develop research objectives and proposals including research funding proposals
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate
• To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
• To participate in School research activities.
• To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects

Other

• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to, and which will enhance performance.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Salary Range Max.44,263GradeGrade 6Salary Range Min.39,347Job CategoryAcademic – ResearchAdditional InformationCardiff School of PsychologyWe are recognised internationally for sustained excellence in research, impact and research-led teaching. We are a large School with over 50 academic staff, over 600 undergraduates and 150 postgraduate students. In the last assessment the School attained the highest rating of ‘excellent’ for its teaching from the HEFCW Teaching Quality Assessment Panel.Many individuals in the School are leading figures in their research areas. In the last Research Excellence Framework we entered as a unit of over 80 staff with our colleagues in Psychological medicine. We were placed 2nd in our topic area across the UK. We have state of the art laboratories and experimental expertise across the range of psychology, and are currently building one of the largest and best equipped imaging centres in Europe (see: sites.cubric.cardiff.ac.uk).Our collective aim is to understand the psychological and biological foundations of behaviour at both individual and group levels. The research undertaken in the School ranges from ‘synapse to society’, and includes normal behaviour in development and adulthood, the breakdown of cognition after stress, trauma and in neurological and/or genetic conditions, as well as key psychological issues of broad importance to society, such as prejudice, reproductive health and understanding risk. The School also contributes to cross-disciplinary University Research Institutes in Neuroscience and Mental Health, Sustainable Places, and Energy Systems Research.Career PathwayResearchPerson SpecificationIMPORTANT NOTE: When submitting your supporting statement, you must provide evidence as to how you meet each of the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria below. We suggest that you do so by using each of the criteria as sub-headings, providing written evidence of your relevant skills underneath. Before uploading this attachment, please ensure that you include ****BR within the filename.Essential CriteriaQualifications and Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or relevant industrial experienceKnowledge, Skills and Experience
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research in systems neuroscience
3. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
4. Proven ability to publish in national journals or other research outputs.
5. Expertise in stereotaxic surgery in rodents.
6. Current holder of a UK Home Office license for animal research (A, B, C)Communication and Team Working
7. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
8. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individualsOther
9. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
10. Proven ability to work without close supervisionDesirable Criteria1. Experience of using viral vectors and associated health and safety training.
2. Experience of either in vivo or ex vivo electrophysiology
3. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.

Expected salary

£39347 – 44263 per year

Location

Cardiff

Job date

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 07:02:50 GMT

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