Research Associate - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff University

Cardiff University

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Main Function

To conduct research within the Mitochondria & Vision Group on inherited optic neuropathy for the project "Mitochondrial transplantation for retinal ganglion cell rescue and health in mitochondrial optic neuropathies", as funded by The British Medical Association Dawkins and Strutt grant and to 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.
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Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research

To conduct research within cell and mitochondrial biology 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

General Duties:

Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.
Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity.

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

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Essential Criteria
Qualifications and EducationKnowledge, Skills and Experience

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

(i). cell and mitochondrial biology
- (ii). mitochondrial structural and functional assays
- (ii). murine models
- (iii). histology and immunohistochemistry and cellular and tissue imaging

Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field of mitochondrial biology
Proven ability to publish in national/international journals and / or present at national/international conferences and/or other research outputs

Communication and Team Working

Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals

Other

Proven ability to work without close supervision

Desirable Criteria

Hold a Home Office Personal Animal Licence and have evidenced competencies for working with mice, including but not limited to intravitreal injection, breeding and husbandry
Proven experience working with Human iPSCMSCs

Salary Range Min.