Research Associate in Isotope Analysis

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate in Isotope Analysis to join the School of History, Archaeology and Religion. This role will be responsible in conducting research in multi- isotope analysis, working on Roman period human remains to contribute to the holistic study of mobility in Britannia as part of the AHRC funded Roman Britannia: Mobility and Society (RoBMobS) project team and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research meeting the project’s aims as required by the project lead. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), is fixed term from 2nd June 2025 until 31st March 2028.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (including bank holidays), blended working (meaning you will be able to work from home for some of your time), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up 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 an informal discussion about the role please contact Dr David Roberts – robertsd30@cardiff.ac.uk.

Informal enquiries in relation to the recruitment / application process can be sent to Leah Fowler, HR Administrator – SHARE-HR@cardiff.ac.uk.

Salary: £40,247 - £45,163 per annum, pro-rata for hours worked (Grade 6).

Closing date: Friday, 7 February 2025

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 who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. 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: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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