Senior Technician

Dementia is a global healthcare emergency with numbers of sufferers currently estimated to be over 50 million worldwide. To date there is no way to prevent it or even slow its progression.  The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is a UK wide initiative driving forward research to understand the cause and identify novel treatments for dementia.

The UK Dementia Research Institute and the Division of Infection and Immunity at Cardiff University are inviting applications for a Grade 4 Technician position available within a laboratory investigating the immune system in Alzheimer’s disease.  Based at the Dementia Research Institute, Cathays Campus, the post-holder will be a member of the complement group working with Dr Sarah Carpanini.

The post is funded by the Dementia Research Institute to explore the interplay between the complement system and T-cells in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The ultimate aim of the work is to identify disease-relevant antigens and test whether variants in complement alter the T-cell response in Alzheimer’s disease. The role will involve a number of techniques including programming (R, Bash, Python), handling peripheral blood mononuclear cells and T-cell expansion assays.

Candidates should ideally have practical experience of both T-cell assays and computer programming or equivalent work-related experience.

For further information candidates should contact Dr Sarah Carpanini ([email protected] )

This position is full time (35 hours per week), available from 1st April 2024 and fixed term for 9 months.

Salary: £26,444 - £29,605 per annum (Grade 4). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University ae usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Closing date: Sunday, 28 April 2024

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 40 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.

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
 
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.