Total 66 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4UW

L & D Admin officer needed in Cwmbran £11.98ph ref 360380

Full time hours on a temporary basis.

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We are seeking a highly talented and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to join the EV Biology Research Group, to support development of an Extracellular Vesicle (EV)-based platform for diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer. This is a full-time appointment on a fixed term contract for 6 months. The project is led by Dr Jason Webber (Swansea University Medical School) and is funded by the Medical Research Council – Impact Acceleration Account.

When diagnosing patients with prostate cancer (PCa), it is difficult to discriminate patients with slow growing tumours from those with clinically significant, aggressive, disease who require urgent treatment. Currently, doctors rely on tissue biopsy, which is an invasive procedure with potential for numerous complications. There remains an unmet need for a simple, non-invasive, assay for diagnosis of PCa. Recently, there has been much interest in the use of extracellular vesicles (EVs) as a source of biomarkers and we have developed several proof-of-concept assays highlighting the potential application of EVs in early detection of PCa.

The appointee will facilitate the development of a plate-based test to detect glycosaminoglycans present on the surface of EVs, to identify patients with clinically significant PCa. The project aims to refine the assay through development of standards and assessment of assay utility within a range of patient biofluids. This is a multidisciplinary project that involves collaboration with researchers at the Swansea Bay University Health Board, and the University of Turku.

Applicants should have a degree in a biomedical science subject and relevant laboratory experience. Applicants are required to have experimental research experience in a range of molecular biology techniques – this must include ELISAs/immunoaffinity assays. Evidence of conduct, interpretation and reporting of qualitative and quantitative research, as well as excellent organisational skills, are essential. Experience working with extracellular vesicles and/or clinical samples is of additional benefit.

The role provides an exciting opportunity to join Swansea University Medical School, one of the UK’s leading Medical Schools. Swansea University Medical School provides an interdisciplinary approach, educating and training the next generation of doctors, life scientists, and health professionals. It collaborates with the NHS, business and the third sector in a spirit of open innovation and has established itself as a world-class place to learn, research and innovate. The Medical School became the first department within the University to achieve an Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) Athena SWAN Charter Silver Award in 2015, and was re-awarded in 2019 in recognition of its commitment to equality. The University also holds the Athena SWAN Charter Silver Award. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86% of research quality within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science is world leading and internationally excellent.

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all of its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

We have an under-representation of men in the area of research and would particularly welcome applications from men for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.

Please note this job is also being advertised to a pool of colleagues internally as part of our University commitment to employee redeployment. Should this post be filled from this route then you will receive an email confirming this. If you do not receive an email, please assume that your application is still in process.

Applicants are asked to provide a completed online application providing evidence against the essential criteria in the recruitment documentation. Applicants should also attach to the application the following documents:
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Publication list;
• Statement detailing your research to date

Interviews planned for Tuesday 12th December

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Jason Webber (j.p.webber@swansea.ac.uk).

We are looking to hire an ambitious Research & Insight Analyst who is culturally connected and can develop inspiring insights that deliver against our vision to be the smartest social behaviour & culture experts in the world to drive innovation, creativity & effectiveness in ideas.

The Research & Insight Analyst will be working with strategists and account service teams to provide actionable insights and report on meaningful metrics across paid, owned, earned, and influencer programs. You will contribute to data mining, data transformation, and data analysis initiatives for social insights projects such as brand social owned performance, paid campaign analysis, competitive reviews, brand reputation analysis, crisis monitoring, influencer campaign analysis, and audience analysis. The ideal candidate will have the ability to supervise the progress of ongoing insight tasks and recommend opportunities for improvement. 

Key Responsibilities:

Data analysis and reporting

• You understand the world of brand, digital, and social marketing, including deep knowledge of platforms and social media. You can connect the dots and decode cultural moments into powerful insight.
• You can wrangle data and create reports that clearly communicate performance and lead directly to discussions about business actions.

Teamwork and relationship management

• You’re a great collaborator, working seamlessly with strategists and account service, to develop measurement frameworks and align on research methodologies to track the performance of our programs.

Effectiveness and new business

• You act as an internal expert on social measurement and effectiveness with an ongoing challenge to prove the value of our work.
• You contribute to new business efforts through marketing initiatives and pitching

Your skills and experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience working for a creative agency, research agency or publisher or 3+ years of working with clients and reporting measurement insights to marketing stakeholders within an organisation
• A functional understanding of social marketing technology platforms including ad managers (Meta Ads, TikTok Ads), owned insights (Facebook Insights, LinkedIn Insights), social public data (Crowdtangle, Fanpage Karma), influencer analytics (Tagger, Traackr), earned data (Brandwatch, Buzzsumo), and data aggregation, manipulation, and visualisation (Supermetrics, BigQuery, Looker Studio).
• You have excellent project management skills, with the ability to work efficiently across multiple teams, clients, and timelines simultaneously. 
• Strong proficiency in Google Sheets, Google Slides, and AI tools such as Chat GPT and or Bard. 
• An irrepressible passion for social and continued learning.
• You can build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally, based on credibility and trust. 
• You are a clear and confident communicator, able to craft a strong narrative and present persuasively.
• Other people will describe you as analytical, curious, collaborative, proactive, resourceful, flexible, open, accountable, and someone who always acts with integrity. 
• You are an enthusiast and energetic personality that likes to contribute to the agency culture. 

About We Are Social

We Are Social is a socially-led creative agency operating globally at the forefront of marketing and culture. We are the world's leading social specialist network: Over 1300 social experts in 19 offices around the world proving the power of social thinking to drive business value. We help brands immerse their stories in the real conversations their audience are having. We generate sharp strategies and inspiring campaigns, based on social insights for forward-thinking brands like Samsung, TikTok, Audi, Mastercard, Kayo, PWC and Colgate.

We’re focused on creating ideas worth talking about. How do we do that?

• We put social thinking at the centre of what we do.
• We connect people and brands in meaningful ways.
• We create ideas worth talking about.
• We Are Social.

Here in Sydney, we are a group of people from different walks of life, united by a passion for popular culture. We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity of thought and experience at our company. Learn more about our culture and our work.

Interested?

Are you interested in the opportunity you just read? If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Sangita de Jong (People & Culture Manager at Sangita.dejong@wearesocial.net). In the interview process, you will meet, among others, Michael Batistisch (Head of Research & Insights) and Russ Mitchinson (Head of Strategy)

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. Further information about the post can be obtained from Michelle Harry - Michelle.harry@wales.nhs.uk Clare Boobier - Clare.boobier@wales.nhs.uk Amanda Jackson - Amanda.jackson2@wales.nhs.uk

Technegydd Gwyddoniaeth parhaol
Science Technician permanent
Rydym am recriwtio Technegydd Gwyddoniaeth i helpu i gefnogi ein Hadran Wyddoniaeth lwyddiannus a brwdfrydig. Bydd y prif ddyletswyddau yn cynnwys:
• Bod yn aelod effeithiol o dîm technegydd prysur.
• Paratoi a chlirio deunyddiau ymarferol o wersi. Yn y lle cyntaf gallai hyn gynnwys gweithgareddau fel danfon offer i ystafelloedd, gosod cyfarpar, golchi llestri a danfon llyfrau ac adnoddau. Wrth i brofiad ddatblygu gallai hyn gynnwys gwneud datrysiadau, gofalu am offer a chyfarpar labordy.
• Monitro dychwelyd a storio offer a deunyddiau'n ddiogel bob dydd yn unol â rheoliadau Iechyd a Diogelwch.
• Cynnal a chadw offer mewn cyflwr defnyddiol, gan wneud mân atgyweiriadau (lle mae hyfforddiant addas) ac argymell atgyweirio allanol neu adnewyddu lle bo angen.
• Cynorthwyo'r Adran gydag unrhyw faterion rhesymol pellach.
Bydd y person a benodir yn ymuno ag un arall yn y tîm technegol yn yr adran wyddoniaeth sydd wedi'i leoli mewn bloc modern o ddeuddeg labordy. Mae'r gallu i siarad Cymraeg yn ddymunol ond nid yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon. Cyflog : Gradd 3 (pro rata) . Gellir cael rhagor o fanylion drwy gysylltu â’r Pennaeth, Mr Matthew Evans yn yr ysgol. Rydym wedi ymrwymo i gyfleoedd cyfartal.
We are looking to recruit a Science Technician to help support our successful and enthusiastic Science Department. The main duties will include:
• To be an effective member of a busy technician team.
• To prepare and clear away practical materials from lessons. In the first instance this could include activities such as delivering equipment to rooms, setting up apparatus, washing up and delivering books and resources. As experience develops this could involve making solutions, taking care of laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• To monitor the return and safe storage of equipment and materials on a daily basis in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
• To maintain equipment in a serviceable condition, undertaking minor repairs (where suitably trained) and recommending outside repair or replacement where necessary.
• To assist the Department in any further reasonable matters.
The person appointed will join one other in the technical team in the science department which is housed in a modern block of twelve laboratories. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post. Salary : Grade 3 (pro rata). Further details can be obtained by contacting the Head Teacher, Mr Matthew Evans at the school. We are committed to equal opportunities.

This post is fixed term/secondment until March 2026 due to post funding.If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. 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.