Research Associate

Research Associate
Division of Cancer and Genetics
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences

The School of Medicine in Cardiff University seeks to appoint a Research Associate within a newly established Translational Virology Unit that sits across the Division of Infection and Immunity, Division of Cancer and Genetics, and the Clinical Trials Unit, based at the Heath Park Site, Cardiff.  This post will support research programs within the unit by acting as a core technology facility.  The recruited individual will focus on developing advanced, patient derived ex vivo models of disease and infection including organoids and 3-D spheroids, as well as isolation of immune cells from blood, and the establishment of immune cell: organoids co-culture models.

Candidates should have practical experience of generating and working with organoid based models and, ideally, the isolation and of immune cells from blood samples and will be expected to carry out research relating to the generation and establishment of these technologies, to support research programs and researchers to use and exploit them scientifically. The successful individual will have evidence of working independently and as part of a team, and of successfully carrying out a research program to completion.

Applicants should have a postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience.

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, clinical medicine at Cardiff had 92% of its research activity ranked as being world-leading or internationally excellent.

The post holder will engage with external academic, professional and Industrial partners to enhance the School’s reach and reputation, and will enhance the School’s creative and inclusive community, which is recognised for its impact on policy, practice and public life.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), 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.

For informal enquiries, please contact:
Professor Alan Parker (Virology/Oncolytics) – [email protected]
Professor Richard Stanton (Virology/Immunology) – [email protected]
Dr David Gillespie (Infection Trials) – [email protected]

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) fixed term until 31 March 2030 and available from 1 November 2026.

Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6).  Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

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.  We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. 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.