Total 10 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2PW

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF OCEAN SCIENCES

Research Project Support Officer in Marine Environmental History/Marine Historical Ecology

(Ref: BU03623)

Salary: £29,605 - £36,024 p.a. (Grade 6)

Applications are invited for a fixed-term full-time Research Project Support Officer in Marine Environmental History/Marine Historical Ecology in the School of Ocean Sciences as part of a cross-disciplinary research project integrating history and marine ecology to inform modern-day sustainable fisheries and marine ecosystem management.

Duties will include assisting in: the organisation and performance of a variety of desk-based research, with an emphasis on data collection and management; research work with primary historical sources/in archives; fieldwork interviewing fishers and other stakeholders; extracting data from a range of historical and biological/environmental sources; and organising workshops and stakeholder engagement.

Candidates should be educated to degree standard (or equivalent) in either history/environmental history or related fields (e.g. archaeology, geography, history of science) OR natural sciences (inc. ecology, marine biology, fisheries).

The successful candidate will be expected to commence on 1st November 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter and the post is available for 24 months.

This role will be located in the School of Ocean Sciences in Menai Bridge. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 27 August 2024

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Dr Alec Moore, Lecturer in Marine Top Predator Conservation, School of Ocean Sciences a.moore@bangor.ac.uk.

Committed To Equal Opportunities

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Space Reactor Fuel Development

(Ref: BU03620)

Salary: £37,099 - £44,263 p.a. (Grade 7)

Applications are invited for a temporary 12-month, full time Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in Space Reactor Fuel Development working in the School of Computer Science and Engineering's Nuclear Futures Institute, working with Rolls-Royce and the UK Space Agency.

Duties will include developing novel material manufacturing processes based on chemical vapour deposition methods for materials to be used within a power generating space micro-reactor. In addition to the manufacture aspect of the project, non-destructive testing analysis of the material forms produced will be assessed. The duties will also include dissemination of information and the attendance of regular meetings with key stakeholders.

Candidates will have a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or a similar engineering discipline (or be close to completion) or possess equivalent experience relevant to the role and have previous experience in manufacturing of materials, ideally nuclear fuels but not limited to those with nuclear experience.

Candidates will have experimental experience in material manufacture, particularly related to composite ceramic/metallic (CERMET) materials. Applicants with experience using advanced deposition methods (including vapour deposition) will be looked upon favourably but training may be provided for those who do not possess the expertise. Similarly, training can be provided to those who do not have experience working with uranic materials in a research capacity.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 2nd September 2024

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Prof Simon Middleburgh, s.middleburgh@bangor.ac.uk

Committed To Equal Opportunities

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

NORTH WALES MEDICAL SCHOOL

Lecturer in Pharmacology (T&R)

(Ref: BU03336)

Salary: £37,099 - £44,263 p.a. (Grade 7)

As part of our commitment to the continued expansion of medical, pharmaceutical and health sciences at Bangor University, we are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Pharmacology with expertise in pharmacogenomics to contribute to research and teaching activities within the North Wales Medical School. Applications are invited from candidates with a PhD (or near completion) in pharmacology, pharmacogenomics or a related discipline.

The post-holder will contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate curricula including the Health Education and Improvement Wales commissioned module in pharmacogenomics for healthcare professionals, and modules within the pharmacology, pharmacy (subject to accreditation) and biomedical sciences degree programmes. Research opportunities centre around the implementation of pharmacogenomic services in Wales in close collaboration with the All Wales Medical Genomics Service, and genomics associated with cancer pharmacology within the North West Cancer Research Institute.

The post is full-time and permanent, and the successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as practical. The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role. If applicants are not able to speak / write in Welsh at present, there are many opportunities to learn if the successful candidate wishes to do so.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Interested applicants are invited to contact Professor Dyfrig Hughes, Director of Research and Impact, North Wales Medical School, e-mail d.a.hughes@bangor.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 31 July 2024

Committed To Equal Opportunities.

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

NORTH WALES MEDICAL SCHOOL

Research Fellow in Health Economics

(Ref: BU03588)

Salary: £45,585 - £54,395 p.a. (Grade 8)

Bangor University is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to its Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME). Applications are invited from post-doctoral researchers with a record of research accomplishments to join the Pharmaceutical Economics, Policy and Prescribing Research (PEPPER) group within CHEME.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for career development and progression, with the successful candidate gaining experience by assessing the cost-effectiveness of health technologies alongside clinical trials. Research will focus initially on personalising treatment to improve kidney health in people living with heart failure.

Applications are welcome from candidates with a PhD in health economics or in a related discipline. The successful candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of conducting economic evaluations, have good inter-personal skills, an enthusiasm for multidisciplinary research and be adept at working within project teams.

The post is available from 1st August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter for a fixed-term period until 31st January 2027. An extension beyond this will be dependent on research funding being awarded to the post holder and the research centre.

This role will be located at our Bangor campus. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Dyfrig Hughes for further details and an informal discussion: Tel: +44(0)1248 382950; E-mail: d.a.hughes@bangor.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: 11 July 2024

Committed To Equal Opportunities.

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

NORTH WALES MEDICAL SCHOOL

Lecturer in Pharmacology (T&R)

(Ref: BU03336)

Salary: £37,099 - £44,263 p.a. (Grade 7)

As part of our commitment to the continued expansion of medical, pharmaceutical and health sciences at Bangor University, we are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Pharmacology with expertise in pharmacogenomics to contribute to research and teaching activities within the North Wales Medical School. Applications are invited from candidates with a PhD (or near completion) in pharmacology, pharmacogenomics or a related discipline.

The post-holder will contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate curricula including the Health Education and Improvement Wales commissioned module in pharmacogenomics for healthcare professionals, and modules within the pharmacology, pharmacy (subject to accreditation) and biomedical sciences degree programmes. Research opportunities centre around the implementation of pharmacogenomic services in Wales in close collaboration with the All Wales Medical Genomics Service, and genomics associated with cancer pharmacology within the North West Cancer Research Institute.

The post is full-time and permanent, and the successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as practical. The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role. If applicants are not able to speak / write in Welsh at present, there are many opportunities to learn if the successful candidate wishes to do so.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Interested applicants are invited to contact Professor Dyfrig Hughes, Director of Research and Impact, North Wales Medical School, e-mail d.a.hughes@bangor.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 21 July 2024

Committed To Equal Opportunities.

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL SCIENCES

Lecturer in Conservation Science (T&S)

(Ref: BU03593)

Salary: £37,099 - £44,263 p.a. (Grade 7)

Applications are invited for a temporary Teaching and Scholarship lectureship (maternity cover) in Conservation Science in the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences.

The successful candidate will be a motivated Lecturer who will contribute to teaching at undergraduate and MSc level, run tutorials and support field courses, conservation degrees and project students as appropriate. The successful candidate will join the dynamic conservation science group at Bangor University.

Applicants should have a PhD (or be near to completion) in conservation science or a related discipline (geography, ecology, environmental economics), an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of conservation, and an enthusiasm for teaching in the classroom, in the field and online.

The role is available from 1st September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter and the post is available until 30th June 2025.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Professor Julia Jones, julia.jones@bangor.ac.uk.

Please include in your application a cover letter showing how you meet the essential criteria. Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 04 July 2024

Interviews will be held during the week of 22nd - 26th July 2024.

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Please see Job Description: Be responsible for the delivery of allocated research studies. Ensure that the delivery of studies meet requirements with regards to the All Wales Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care and the EU Clinical Trials Directive by implementing quality systems. Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training. Contribute to the Expression of Interest / Study Selection process Contribute to study set up, recruitment planning and study delivery. Be responsible for promoting the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to clinical research studies. Work with research teams and investigators to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment and to solve other problems relating to specific studies. Coordinate and run study visits including off site visits whilst adhering to the lone worker policy. Work with other departments within the UHB to ensure that trial specific investigations and procedures are undertaken as required by the trial protocol, in order to establish eligibility and safety of patients within research. Contribute to the accurate costing for research studies and appropriate negotiation of required financial support to deliver studies. Ensure clear, accurate and concise records are kept for research projects in accordance with all regulatory requirements including the Data Protection Act. Ensure that data is transcribed accurately where required and assist with the maintenance of the Trial Master File. Respond to data queries generated by the study coordinating team within a timely manner. Ensure the recording & reporting of adverse and serious adverse events that occur whilst the participant is in the research study to the study co-coordinator/Principal Investigator (PI) and R&D office in line with the study protocol, local policies and regulatory requirements. Assess and evaluate the progress of on-going studies, maintaining accurate records of the status of studies and providing regular updates to the department on the status of the studies. This will involve ensuring that the Local Patient Management System (LPMS) is updated with key study data and validated efficiently. Escalate on-going study performance issues to the Senior Research Nurse/Team Lead. Co-operate with external and internal audit, data monitoring and quality assurance by working with R&D, sponsors, study monitors and external bodies. Assist in study close down and the preparation of results of research for presentation as posters, abstracts, papers or scientific presentations.

Applications are invited for a 5-month, full-time Research Project Manager post working in Bangor Business School with the Data Analytics and Financial Innovation (DAFI) Research Group.

This post will support the DAFI Group to project manage a funded project to survey Welsh businesses. The role-holder will manage the administration of the survey (conducted via face-to-face interviews), and organise and manage focus groups. The project will also involve working with DAFI group members in the production of project reports describing and analysing the findings from the survey.

The successful candidate will have at least an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Business or a related field with a strong analytics component, or equivalent experience. They should also be experienced in managing time-limited multidisciplinary projects, preferably involving data analytics, as well as ability to produce reports.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact Professor Adrian Gepp (a.gepp@bangor.ac.uk) for an informal discussion of any aspects relating to this post.

Closing date for applications: 07/04/2024

Committed To Equal Opportunities

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Senior Lecturer or Lecturer (Teaching & Research) in Mechanical Engineering

(Ref: BU03417)

Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 p.a. or Grade 9: £56,021 - £64,941 p.a.

Applications are invited for a permanent Lecturer or Senior Lecturer working in Bangor University’s dynamic and world-leading Nuclear Futures Institute located in the College of Science and Engineering.

We wish to appoint an academic in mechanical engineering (at lecturer or senior lecturer level, depending on experience) who will complement our existing research interests (see www.nubu.nu) and be willing to engage in multi- and interdisciplinary collaborations across the School of Computer Science and Engineering and with our many national and international industry and national lab stakeholders.

Candidates should be educated to PhD standard (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering and have previous experience in industry and/or academia. We particularly encourage those who could contribute to research in one or more of the following: sustainable mechanical design, nuclear engineering, thermal hydraulics, and robotics and dynamic systems. Complementary skills in computational modelling, neutronics/physics modelling and machine learning are also welcomed.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with the candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 11 December 2023.

Ideally, the candidate would begin duties in January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Committed To Equal Opportunities.

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR

COLEG GWYDDORAU’R AMGYLCHEDD A PHEIRIANNEG

Rheolwr y Fferm Ymchwil

(Cyf: BU03228)

Cyflog: £37,099 - £44,263 y flwyddyn (Graddfa 7)

Gwahoddir ceisiadau am y swydd barhaol, lawn amser hon yn gweithio fel Rheolwr y Fferm Ymchwil yng Nghanolfan Ymchwil Henfaes sy’n rhan o’r Ysgol Gwyddorau Naturiol a fferm fasnachol y Brifysgol (y Ganolfan Rheolaeth Bryndir ac Ucheldir).

Bydd y dyletswyddau'n cynnwys rheoli Canolfan Ymchwil Henfaes a'r Ganolfan Rheolaeth Bryndir ac Ucheldir. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn hwyluso, rheoli cyllideb a hyrwyddo defnydd ehangach o Ganolfan Henfaes ar gyfer addysgu, hyfforddi, ymchwil, gweithgareddau fferm ac estyn allan, yn ogystal â chofnodi, coladu ac adrodd ar dda byw a defnydd tiroedd yr ystad.

Bydd gan yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus radd (neu gymhwyster cyfwerth) mewn amaethyddiaeth neu bwnc cysylltiedig a dylai fod ganddo/ganddi brofiad blaenorol sylweddol o reoli ffermdiroedd blaengar. Mae profiad o reoli da byw ac o gadw mewn cysylltiad ag amrywiaeth o ddefnyddwyr fferm a rhanddeiliaid allanol yn hanfodol, yn ogystal â phrofiad o reoli cyllidebau a chynlluniau busnes. Byddai arbenigedd mewn hyrwyddo dulliau ffermio arloesol i ddiwydiant, ymchwilwyr a chyrff cyllido yn cael ei ffafrio, ac mae angen dealltwriaeth o ddulliau o ddiogelu dyfodol mentrau ffermio rhag newidiadau deddfwriaethol, newid yn yr hinsawdd a newid yn y farchnad.

Disgwylir i’r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus ddechrau yn y swydd cyn gynted â phosib.

Mae gallu cyfathrebu yn Gymraeg yn hanfodol i'r swydd hon.

Ystyrir ceisiadau hefyd i wneud y swydd yn rhan amser neu rannu’r swydd.

Derbynnir ceisiadau ar-lein yn unig, trwy ein gwefan recriwtio, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. Ond os cewch drafferth defnyddio’r wefan oherwydd anabledd, mae ffurflenni cais papur ar gael trwy ffonio 01248 383865.

Dyddiad cau derbyn ceisiadau: 29 Tachwedd 2023

Wedi Ymrwymo i Gyfle Cyfartal

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BANGOR UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING

Research Farm Manager

(Ref: BU03228)

Salary: £37,099 - £44,263 p.a. (Grade 7)

Applications are invited for this permanent, full-time post of Research Farm Manager at Henfaes Research Centre in the School of Natural Sciences and the University’s commercial farm (the Centre of Hill and Upland Management).

Duties will include managing the Henfaes Research Centre and the Centre for Hill and Upland Management. The postholder will facilitate, budget and promote wider use of Henfaes for teaching, training, research, farm and outreach activities, as well as record, collate and report livestock and estate land use.

The successful candidate will have a degree (or equivalent experience) in agriculture or a related subject and should have significant previous experience of progressive farmland management. Experience of managing livestock and liaising with a range of farm users and external stakeholders is essential, as well as experience managing budgets and business plans. Expertise in promoting innovative farming approaches to industry, researchers and funding bodies is preferred, and an understanding of future-proofing farm enterprises against changes in legislation, climate and markets is needed.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 29 November 2023

Committed To Equal Opportunities