Research Associate

12528BR

School of Optometry & Vision Sciences

Research

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Research Associate
School of Optometry & Vision Sciences and School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
A position is available for a Research Associate to conduct research within Ocular drug delivery and microbiology.

The successful candidate will require a postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience and a portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:

i. In vitro and ex vivo drug delivery models
ii. Drug delivery, preferably to the eye
iii. Molecular biology techniques, cell culture, ELISA, Immunostaining etc
iv. Microbiology evaluations, planktonic and biofilm
v. Formulations

This position is full-time, available from 1st November 2021 and fixed term until 31st October 2022.

Salary: £34,304 - £40,927 per annum (Grade 6). Please note that it is not expected that we will appoint above grade  6.30, currently £34,304 per annum.

Date advert posted: Thursday, 23 September 2021

Closing date: Thursday, 7 October 2021

This post has previously been advertised to employees of Cardiff University only.  We now invite external applications.

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: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/our-research-environment/integrity-and-ethics/responsible-research-assessment ”

Job Description

To conduct research within Ocular drug delivery and microbiology, 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.

Research

* To conduct research within ocular drug delivery and microbiology, 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 prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate
* 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

Important note: It is the University’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement.  Please ensure that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined below. When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure that you name it with the vacancy reference number, e.g. Supporting Statement for 12528BR

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
i. In vitro and ex vivo drug delivery models
ii. Drug delivery, preferably to the eye
iii. Molecular biology techniques, cell culture, ELISA, Immunostaining etc
iv. Microbiology evaluations, planktonic and biofilm
v. Formulations
3. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
4. Proven ability to publish in national/international journals; and national/international conferences
5. Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies

Communication and Team Working
6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals

Other
8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
9. Proven ability to work without close supervision

Desirable Criteria

10. Relevant professional qualification(s)
11. Evidence of collaborations with industry or other academic institutions.
12.  Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
13. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.

Job Category

Academic - Research