Research Associate
Cardiff University
School / DirectorateSchool of MedicineAdvertResearch Associate
Division of Infection and Immunity
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life SciencesA Research Associate position is available in the research group of Professor Awen Gallimore, in the Division of Infection and Immunity at Cardiff University School of Medicine, based at Heath Park. This role will involve production of viral vectors and measurements of cell mediated immune responses. The long-term aim is to build successful cancer immunotherapies.We are seeking an addition to the team with a PhD or equivalent qualification (or nearing completion/submission) or relevant industrial experience.The work covers a wide variety of research areas, including molecular biology, biochemistry, virology, cell biology, and immunology. The successful candidate will have significant experience in immunology and molecular biology. They must show a willingness to develop skills and to help supervise a team of postgraduate students, undergraduate students, and research staff. Excellent communication skills, time management and self-motivation will be essential for this role.For enquiries about this position please contact Prof Awen Gallimore (gallimoream@cardiff.ac.uk).This post is full time (35 hours per week) fixed term until 30th October 2026 and is available immediately.Salary: £39,347 – £44,263 per annum (Grade 6). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.Date Advertised: 16 April 2024Closing date: 2 May 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. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. 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.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:Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Post Reference Number18505BRJob DescriptionMain functionTo conduct research within cancer immunology and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesResearch
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Salary Range Max.44,263GradeGrade 6Salary Range Min.39,347Job CategoryAcademic – Research, Medical & DentalAdditional InformationIMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
It is the School of Medicine’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement.Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance for this post,18505BR.If candidates do not provide written evidence of meeting all of the essential criteria then their application will not be progressed. The School of Medicine welcome the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria.Career PathwayResearchPerson SpecificationEssential 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 and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
i. Vector technology
ii. Use of mouse models
iii. Cellular Immunology3. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
4. Proven ability to publish in national journals / national conferences and/or other research outputs
5. Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodiesCommunication and Team Working
6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individualsOther
8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
9. Proven ability to work without close supervisionDesirable Criteria10. Evidence of collaborations with industry.
11. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
12. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.Additional InformationHome Office Licence desirable – The post is to use an animal model to test cancer immunotherapies. So the licence will be required once in post.
£39347 – 44263 per year
Heath Park, Greater London
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:10:19 GMT
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