Research Associate - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff University
Description
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Research Associate in Cancer Immunotherapy
Division of Infection and Immunity
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences
A Research Associate position funded by the Wellcome Trust is available in the research group of Professor Andrew Sewell in the Division of Infection and Immunity at Cardiff University School of Medicine, based at Heath Park Campus Cardiff.
- We are seeking a new addition to the team with a postgraduate degree at PhD level or nearing submission by 1st October 2023 in molecular biology, or extensive relevant industrial experience.
- This is a full time (35 hours per week), fixed term post available from 1st July 2023 until 30th June 2024.
Salary:
£36,333 - £43,155 per annum (Grade 6). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.
Date advert posted:
Wednesday, 19 April 2023
Closing date:
Friday, 12 May 2023
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.
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.
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Main function
To conduct research within cancer immunotherapy 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.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Research- To conduct research within cancer immunotherapy 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 for own or joint research including research funding proposals.
- To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
- 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 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 engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School's profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities.
- To manage stocks, budgets, and records associated with these processes.
- 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.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Education
- 1. Postgraduate degree a
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