Internal Redeployment Only - Research Associate

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Please note that this job is open only to current members of staff of Cardiff University who are eligible for redeployment.

Internal Redeployment Only - Research Associate
Division of Infection and Immunity
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences

The Diabetes Research Group, based at Heath Park Campus, is inviting applications for a Research Associate position to investigate the administration of Abatacept and low dose IL-2 regulatory T cells in Experimental study on human participants with Type 1 diabetes.

This is an exciting new area of investigation with strong preliminary data and will involve using cell biology and flow cytometric approaches. Candidates should have practical experience of research in immunology (particularly T cells) with prior experience in laboratory work on human samples or relevant industrial experience.

The post is supported on behalf of the "Steve Morgan Foundation Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge" by JDRF UK and SMF.

For informal enquiries candidates should contact Dr James Pearson (Pearsonj1@cardiff.ac.uk).

This post is part time (14 hours per week), available immediately for 8 months. Flexible working is required due to the nature of the research, which may require early and late experimental start times. Work pattern can be discussed and agreed at appointment.

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

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave pro-rata (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.

Closing date: Friday, 5 December 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 Cardiff Diabetes Research and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of work in high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research
• To conduct research within Cardiff Diabetes Research 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.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
It is the School of Medicine'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 when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance for this post, 21085BR

If candidates do not provide written evidence of meeting all of the essential criteria then their application will not be progressed. The School of Medicine welcome the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria.

Person Specification

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
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
i. Immunology
ii. Autoimmunity

3. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
4. Proven ability to publish in national journals
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

1. Previous expertise of flow cytometry analysis
2. Previous knowledge/experience working with T cells, preferably human in vitro experimental medicine
3. Evidence of collaborations with industry.
4. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.

Cardiff University is a public research university located in Cardiff, Wales providing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes across a broad subject range.