Research Assistant

A Research Assistant position funded by the National Institute of Health is available in the research group of Professor Richard Stanton, in the Division of Infection and Immunity at Cardiff University School of Medicine, based at Heath Park Cardiff. This role will involve examining the capacity of non-neutralising antibodies to control virus infection through activities such as antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP). Our major focus is on human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), we also have interests in SARS-CoV-2. Our long-term aim is to build successful antiviral vaccines and monoclonal antibody-based immunotherapies. The lab is well funded by the Medical Research Council, National Institute of Health, Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Council, and Wellcome Trust, and regularly publishes high impact research.

We are seeking a new addition to the team who can support the research team in a technical capacity and by carrying out defined experimental procedures. The work covers a wide variety of research areas, including molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology, virology, cell biology, and immunology. The successful candidate will have a degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience in one or more of these areas. They must show a willingness to develop skills and to support a team of postgraduate students, undergraduate students, and research staff. Excellent communication skills, time management and self-motivation will be essential for this role. 

For enquiries about this position please contact Prof Richard Stanton (StantonRJ@cardiff.ac.uk).

This is a full time (35 hours per week) fixed term post until 30th November 2029, and available immediately. 

Salary: £33,482 - £36,130 per annum (Grade 5). 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 (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: Monday, 7 April 2025

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 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: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

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