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Cardiff School of Biosciences
Research
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Research Associate (Molecular Microbiology)
Cardiff School of Biosciences
You will conduct research within microbiology, specifically characterising bacteriophages which can kill Burkholderia bacteria, and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research.
This position is full-time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for 12 months.
Secondment opportunity welcome - please note for Cardiff University members of staff interested in this post on a secondment basis, permission will need to be sought from your current Line Manager before applying.
Salary: £40,497 - £45,413 per annum (Grade 6). Please note that due to funding restrictions it is not expected that we will appoint above grade 6.34, currently £42,882 per annum.
Date advert posted: Friday, 7 March 2025
Closing date: Friday, 21 March 2025
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.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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.
Job Description
Main function
To conduct research within microbiology, specifically characterising bacteriophages which can kill Burkholderia bacteria 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
1. To conduct research within microbiology, specifically characterising bacteriophages which can kill Burkholderia bacteria 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.
2. To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals.
3. To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required.
4. 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.
5. To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate.
6. To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field.
7. To participate in School research activities.
8. 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
1. 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.
2. To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
3. To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
4. Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
Person Specification
IMPORTANT NOTE: When submitting your supporting statement, you must provide evidence as to how you meet each of the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria below. We suggest that you do so by using each of the criteria as sub-headings, providing written evidence of your relevant skills underneath. Before uploading this attachment, please ensure that you include ****BR within the filename.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications And Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or equivalent or relevant industrial experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
1. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
1. Bacteriophage biology.
2. Burkholderia bacteria and their genomics.
1. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field.
2. Proven ability to publish in national/international journals / national/international conferences and/or other research outputs.
3. Proven ability to be successful in competitive research funding, or knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies.
Communication and Team Working
1. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication.
2. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals.
Other
1. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work.
2. Proven ability to work without close supervision.
Desirable Criteria
1. Relevant professional qualification(s) - if applicable please specify.
2. Evidence of collaborations with industry.
3. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
4. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.
Salary Range Min.
40,497
Salary Range Max.
45,413
Job Category
Academic - Research
Grade
Grade 6 #J-18808-Ljbffr