Total 28 science rd research job vacancies in Education / Training category in cardiff cardiff cf3 2eu

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The team supports many trials and is a centre of excellence for Leukaemia trials. The unit has also been highly commended by the Health Board for the work that they deliver.

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Research Assistant in Chemical Biology
Cardiff School of Chemistry
Cardiff University

We are looking for a motivated scientist to join the protein research group at Cardiff.

Interested applicants should have a first degree in chemistry and a preferably a PhD in protein chemistry, enzymology/biocatalysis, or a closely related area, and experience of molecular cloning, protein cyclisation, bioanalytical characterization, enzyme handling and enzyme kinetics.

For informal enquiries about the role and the Cardiff School of Chemistry, please contact: Louis YP Luk (lukly@cardiff.ac.uk; +44 2922510161).

For further details about working at Cardiff University, please contact Caroline Pasmore: Chemy-HR@cardiff.ac.uk

This position is full time (35 hours per week) and is available from 1st December 2024 for 3 months.

To work for an employer that values and promotes equality of opportunity, please visit www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs and search for vacancy number: 19216BR

Salary: £32,332 - £34,980 per annum (Grade 5). We do not anticipate that an appointment be made above £32,982 (Grade 5.26)

Important note: It is the University’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 that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined below. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide under each element.

When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure that you name it with the vacancy reference number, e.g. Supporting Statement for 19216BR.

Closing date: 23 October 2024

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.

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

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Senior Research Technician

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced technician to cover a period of maternity leave for 12 months, predominantly to support our Palaeoclimate, Image and Geochemistry research laboratories.

You will be responsible for:
the operational management of these research lab areas- carrying out lab inductions, training staff and students in technical and clean lab procedures, maintaining stock levels, servicing, and operating analytical equipment; overseeing lab safety, assessing risk, and encouraging sustainable lab practices.
carrying out analytical work to support academic researchers, e.g. conducting palaeoclimate multi-proxy analysis using light microscopy (preparing ocean sediment samples for stable isotope and trace metal analysis), Coulter Counter (for grain size analysis) and maintaining data and archive records.
Experience in working in a research laboratory is essential.

The successful candidate will also work as part of a friendly and supportive team of technicians, supporting the wider Schools Research Facilities, carrying out PAT testing, Legionella control and safety inspections. We will provide any relevant training and support that you may require.

As the biggest university in Wales – and a major employer, with more than 7,000 staff – we are an ambitious and innovative university located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits. The post will be based in the University Main Building.

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week), fixed term for a period of 12 months, available from September 2024.

Salary: £26,444 - £29,605 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 4). It is not expected to appoint above the first point of the scale Grade 4.18, £26,444 per annum.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lindsey Owen, Earth Technical Manager, email: owenl5@cardiff.ac.uk

For further details about working in Cardiff University please contact Claudia Pena Becerra, email: earthhr@cardiff.ac.uk

More information on the School can be found at School of Earth and Environmental Sciences - Cardiff University

Important Notes:

Applications can only be accepted via the online system.

Date advert posted: 15 August 2024
Closing Date: 5 September 2024

This post has previously been advertised to employees of Cardiff University only. We now invite external applications.

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.

It is the University’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 that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined below. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide under each element.

When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure that you name it with the vacancy reference number.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Communication To provide information and support to cancer patients considering entry into an early phase clinical trial. Describe and explain complex trials information in both written and oral forms to both patients and their carers. Describe and explain complex information to medical staff, health professionals and allied health professionals. Negotiating the logistics of conducting a clinical trial with other departments, including across 2 research sites, under the supervision of team lead. Give formal and informal presentation to patients, carers, health professionals and research organisations, raising awareness of clinical trials. To communicate with other trials offices and outside organisations locally nationally and worldwide trials. Computing skills, knowledge of MS Office application and E-mail. Clinical Skills 1st level registered nurse or healthcare equivalent. Health professional with experience at Band 5 in oncology and research. Excellent knowledge of cancer terminology acquired through experience. Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) on a day to day basis. Adhere to research governance on a day to day basis. Evidence of post basic education. IV access (cannulation, PICCs, Hickman Lines and PORTS) and Venepuncture skills including ANTT. Emergency treatment skills including treatment of anaphylaxis and other medical emergencies or willingness to gain these skills. Use of ECGs, B.P. machines and other equipment and to monitor patients, including invasive monitoring. Administration of systemic anticancer treatments (completion of SACT training) Administration of novel therapy trial drugs. Ability to recognize potential adverse events and escalate appropriately in a timely manner. Screen patients to assess eligibility for study entry, ability to work on own initiative. Able to provide expert opinion as patient advocate. Process biological samples (PK/PD/Biomarkers etc.) as per protocol, using techniques for serum, plasma and peripheral blood lymphocyte isolation. Prepare all samples for storage or shipping and ensure appropriate risk assessment, compliance with COSHH guidelines and safe maintenance of appropriate laboratory equipment, supplies and specimens. Care for the acutely unwell patient, in the event of a serious adverse event requiring escalation of care to HDU/ ITU. Assist in clinical tests where these are protocol specific. Service Management Co-coordinating visits for audit and monitoring of work by outside research organisations and auditors. Knowledge of how to submit studies and amendments for required approvals in accordance with GCP, Research Governance and other regulatory requirements. Prioritise work load when frequently interrupted. Arrange meetings to initiate new studies. Planning, approaching and discussions with patients/ carers. Liaise with trial monitors from research organisations to assist with monitoring functions. Ability to be flexible and provide cover for other team members as required, including cross site cover at VUNHST and CVUHB. Planning for the impact that a new clinical trial will have on various departments in VUNHST and CVUHB. Planning the delivery and content, with Band 7 support, of educational programmes. The ability to assess protocols for resource issues at both VUNHST and CVUHB. Perform registration of patient to clinical trial. Ensure accurate documentation maintained in patient records. Liaise with research assistant and in their absence to process samples in PK/PD laboratory, using techniques for serum, plasma and peripheral blood lymphocyte isolation. Judgement on information giving for conflicting studies. Help to assess feasibility of conducting complicated trials. Effort and Environmental (physical, mental emotional and work conditions) Use of ECGs and other patient monitoring equipment. Use of computers daily and for extended periods. Administration of trial drugs. Support for patients, carers and other team members when delivering bad news. Quality Advice and education given to patients and carers with respect to their disease process, management of side effects and support services available to them. Ensure case notes are tracked on entry and leaving the unit. Involvement in the provision of clinical advice to patients and carers. Responsible for coordination of all clinical trial procedures of patients. Assess patient suitability for entry into research studies. Assess clinical care needs of patients relaying pertinent information to Consultants. Work in close liaison with other research nurses across 2 research sites to promote team work. Administer diaries and quality of life questionnaires to patients, provide instruction and subsequent collection. Play a key role in informed consent process including: Provision of the current approved Patient Information sheet. Explanation of study procedures, treatment and research terminology, in lay terms where possible. Explanation of the risks and benefits associated with participation in the clinical trial, including the treatment, procedures, time and any inconveniences involved. Involvement of the patients family/carers as appropriate. Explanation of the patients rights in a research setting. Providing contact information to allow patients to ask questions and discuss options. Assessing patient understanding and capability to consent. Liaise with investigator and at all times act as patient advocate. Supporting patients through news of their condition and treatment side-effects. Provide first line of contact for patients and relatives with concerns or questions when at home. Acts as an on-going primary contact and resource throughout the duration of study intervention and follow-up. Provide support, information and easy contact through bleep, phone and regular communication. Provide referral as appropriate, liaising with primary care and other settings as required. Co-ordination and drug administration, as appropriate, of early phase therapies including therapy not previously administered to humans. Maximise patient safety through facilitating protocol compliance, monitoring of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events, timely reporting to Principal Investigator and study sponsor as appropriate. Advice and education given to patients and carers with respect to their disease process, management of side effects and support services available to them. Service Improvement Adhere to Clinical Trial Unit Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) and Trust policies without supervision. Responsible for allocated SOP update and subsequent training of staff in line with local, national and legislative changes. Maintain and implement standard operating procedures in your specialist area. Regularly review policy and procedures relating to the running of clinical trials. Adhere to policy and procedures of any Local Health Boards in South East Wales where an honorary contract may be held. Finance and Resources Under Team Lead supervision assess the cost implication of a study and be able to commence financial negotiations and contractual agreements with pharmaceutical companies. Assessing the cost implications of commercial and non-commercial early phase studies under the supervision of Team Lead. Identify with Team Lead supervision, the physical resource implications within the departments that a trial impacts upon. Information Processing Responsible for completion, maintenance and storage of hard copies and electronic CRFs containing all clinical trial data in accordance with GCP legislation. Able to receive, handle, analyse and resolve data queries promptly. Responsibility for Research and Development Assist team lead with initiating and coordinating a range of UK, European and World Wide early phase cancer trials for Velindre Cancer Centre, in collaboration with the relevant multi-disciplinary research teams. Responsible for coordinating and implementing research protocols. Assist and supervise in the preparation of submissions to appropriate committees, research and development and other bodies for approval, working in partnership with the Team Lead and trial administrator. Promote clinical trials and create an awareness of Velindre Clinical Trials Unit and Wales Cancer Research Network amongst the NHS, and promote awareness of S E Wales early phase portfolio and activity. Responsible for collection of complex accurate data.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document that outlines the essential criteria for the role.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.