Research Fellow PRIME Centre Wales and Centre for Vision Services
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41,064.00 to £47,389.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Glyntaff, Pontypridd |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | University of South Wales |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
The Faculty of Life, Science and Education is seeking a full-time senior researcher for three years in the first instance to work within the Health, Care and Well-being Research and Innovation Group (HC&W-b RIG). The post-holder in this important position will primarily support the work of Centre for Vision Services Research to support research to evaluate and improve eyecare services and to integrate social care with eye care and PRIME Centre Wales to build research capacity by research, publication and income generation as well supporting. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the University’s REF submission and have a proven track record of writing and winning research and grant applications with a PhD in a relevant area.
This position is based at the Glyntaff Campus of the University of South Wales but will be undertaken largely on a remote working basis. In person visits to the Centre for Vision Services Research in Cardiff would be encouraged.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Professor Carolyn Wallace (carolyn.wallace@southwales.ac.uk)
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University / RWCMD (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
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USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
This position is based at the Glyntaff Campus of the University of South Wales but will be undertaken largely on a remote working basis. In person visits to the Centre for Vision Services Research in Cardiff would be encouraged.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Professor Carolyn Wallace (carolyn.wallace@southwales.ac.uk)
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University / RWCMD (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
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