Research Associate - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff University

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Research Associate

Division of Infection and Immunity

Cardiff University School of Medicine

College of Biomedical and Life Sciences


The Viral Immunology Group seek to recruit a Research Associate to work on a grant funded by the Medical Research Council to investigate virus-induced inflammation.

Based at the Heath Park campus, Cardiff, we have extensive experience investigating the factors that regulate protective and pathogenic immune responses to viruses, as well as in vitro and in vivo models of viral infections.

This project will use multiple DNA and RNA viruses, under BSL2 and, possibly, BSL3 conditions. Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (including 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

  • This post is a full time (35 hours per week) fixed term position and is available from 1st April 2023 until 29th January 2026.

Salary:
£35,333 - £42,155 per annum (Grade 6).

  • Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances

Date advert posted:

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Closing date:
Friday, 10 March 2023

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


Main function


To conduct research within viral immunology 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 and Responsibilities

Research

  • To conduct research within viral immunology 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. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
  • 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- Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • 2.
An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:

- i. Innate Immunity
- ii. Cytomegalovirus Biology

  • 3. Knowledge of current status of rese
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