Research Associate
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £39,347 to £44,263 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cardiff University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 18505BR |
Summary
Research Associate
Division of Infection and Immunity
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences
A 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 2024
Closing date: 2 May 2024
Please 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: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Division of Infection and Immunity
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences
A 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 2024
Closing date: 2 May 2024
Please 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: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.