Total 52 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Cardiff, CF11 9AF

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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.

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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.

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Location: We operate a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our core locations in Newport, Titchfield (Fareham), London, Manchester, Edinburgh or Darlington, and working between office and remote throughout the week.
Salary: £55,803 - £67,270 plus up to £7,500 skills allowance
Working Patterns: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed hours
Closing Date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 4th April 2024

We’re looking for a forward-thinking individual with a passion for Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery to join our Collection & Ingestion team, offering technical leadership and helping to support & develop new technology in Google Cloud Platform that integrates with our Blaise 5 software and enables ONS to collect our survey data. You will also get involved with modernising our survey software and migrating our surveys to the cloud.

As an experienced professional, you have the ability to design, develop and implement test scripts, providing automated testing frameworks to support functional & non-functional testing. In addition, you’re comfortable establishing design patterns, designing & reviewing complex systems, coordinating & testing integration across various systems and analysing & optimising processes.

Beyond this, you can demonstrate expertise in using a range of programming languages and frameworks, as well as building infrastructure-as-code.

Our tech stack includes:
-C# with .NET 4.8
-Python
-JavaScript/TypeScript
-Node
-React
-Golang
-Cypress
-Terraform for IaC
-Azure DevOps & Concourse for CI/CD

The more experience with our stack the better, but we will support you to learn any blind spots in the role.

For a full job description and details of the skills & experience we are looking for, please click the APPLY button to see our full advert on Civil Service Jobs.

In return we offer you:
✔Hybrid working in an organisation voted top in the UK for work-life balance
✔A market leading pension scheme - our employer contribution rate is around 27%
✔ A choice of working patterns *for every role* full-time, part-time, job-share.
✔Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
✔Opportunities to learn new technology & skills on the job, utilising blocked out Protected Learning Time in your weekly schedule and taking advantage of the support of our Communities of Practice
✔Employee Assistance Programmes
✔Diversity Network Groups
✔Mental Health Allies
✔Civil Service Sports and Social club
✔Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service in addition to 9 public holidays

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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.

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We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Associate to join Cardiff’s team to help deliver the HyNTS project.

This position is funded through a Strategic Innovation Funding collaboration on the HyNTS project. The aim of the project is to investigate the compression of hydrogen for use in energy networks. It will test repurposing of existing compression equipment to determine if it could be used for 100% hydrogen transmission. 

Project partners include Cardiff University, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery, Northern Gas Networks, Southern Gas Networks, DNV Services UK, Premtech and Cullum Detuners. Under the beta phase, the project has been awarded £33.3 million ($42.8 million).

Periodic trips to the FutureGrid research facility are expected, and the candidate would need to engage in and review industrially led research activities.

More information on FutureGrid can be found at:
https://www.nationalgas.com/insight-and-innovation/transmission-innovation/futuregrid

The candidate would be expected to attend periodic events that take place around the UK, with meeting occurring nominally every month.

In this role, you will:
• Engage in and review industrially led research activities, including attendance at periodic events.
• Undertake experimental and simulation based research focussed on the application of hydrogen in gas turbines.
• Support the continued operation of GTRC research activities.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), is fixed term for 27 months and is available immediately.

Salary: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (Grade 6).

Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Vacancy number: 18182BR

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dr. Daniel Pugh (Pughdg@cardiff.ac.uk)

For informal enquiries about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Bev Jones at Enginadmin@cardiff.ac.uk

The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under ‘blended working’ arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed, however it is anticipated that the candidate will primarily work between Cardiff and GTRC. This position is funded through SIF collaboration with the HyNTS project. Periodic trips to the FutureGrid research facility are expected (~1/month), and the candidate would need to engage in and review industrially led research activities.

More information on FutureGrid can be found at: https://www.nationalgas.com/insight-and-innovation/transmission-innovation/futuregrid.

The position would offer the potential for blended working, primarily between Cardiff and GTRC with occasional days from home.

Date advert posted: Thursday, 14 March 2024

Closing date: Sunday, 31 March 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science.

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.

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

Research The emphasis of this clinical fellowship will be on advanced radiotherapy. The fellowship will allow the candidate opportunities to gain in depth experience in advanced radiotherapy techniques such as VMAT (volumetric modulated arc therapy) and PBT (proton beam radiotherapy). To work with clinician researchers within Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC) and Cardiff University (CU) participating in advanced radiotherapy research focused on radiotherapy in brain tumours along with other tumour sites. The candidate will gain experience of the National UK NHS PBT clinical trial development. The candidate will have the opportunity to join the brain PBT clinical trial team working on radiotherapy planning and RTTQA aspects of the APPROACH (Analysis of proton vs photon radiotherapy in oligodendroglioma and assessments of cognitive health) randomised controlled trial. There will be other opportunities for to gain research experience and pursue original research projects in other themes and tumour sites depending on the candidates interests. To generate and pursue independent and original ideas involving radiotherapy research in collaboration with the clinician researchers within VCC and with research leaders within the Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC) and CU, supervised by Prof Mererid Evans and Dr James Powell and the neuro-oncology team at Velindre as well as a member of the APPROACH trial management group. The candidate will play a part in the overall strategy of Velindre Cancer Centre R&D and WCRC, facilitating other research activity such as involvement in enabling the routine collection of patient tumour tissue samples and data to support clinical research activity. The role will disseminate research findings using appropriate and effective publications, research seminars, meetings, and conferences To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field. To join the wider brain and radiotherapy multi-disciplinary research groups (MDRGs) in Cardiff, attending meetings and shaping research ideas. The candidate will play a role in the overall Research and Development strategy of Velindre Cancer Centre and WCRC, and facilitate other research activity, such as participating in the collection of patient tumour tissue samples and data, to support clinical research activity. Clinical There will be many opportunities to be involved in clinical activities, clinical research and trial activity, including: Providing clinician support for the Cardiff Cancer Research Hub (CCRH), with a focus on delivering Early Phase and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) trials, including Drug-Radiotherapy combination trials for cancer patients. Promoting unifying working practices in early phase trials between VCC Trials Unit and the Clinical Research Facility at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and performing duties at both sites. Becoming familiar with early and late phase clinical trials and ATMP protocols and working practices. Managing trial patient care, ensuring safe delivery of clinical and translational research both within VCC and at the CCRH base at UHW, adhering to UK and EU legislation. Promoting high and intermediate risk Early Phase and ATMP trials, translational research and cancer clinical trial activity within South Wales Supporting and developing research networks within and out with Velindre Cancer Centre and CU and through regular national/international conference/seminar presentations Attending Multidisciplinary Team meetings to identify patients and attend clinics to consent patients for translational research studies and clinical trials. Attending the neuro-oncology and low grade glioma clinics at VCC and UHW Other To engage effectively with industrial, commercial, and public sector organisations, charities, academic and professional institutions regionally, and nationally. To raise awareness of WCRC, Velindre Cancer Centre, CCRH, CUs profiles, cultivating strategically valuable alliances. Pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities which contribute to Velindre and the enhancement of its regional and national profile. Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Research The emphasis of this clinical fellowship will be on advanced radiotherapy. The fellowship will allow the candidate opportunities to gain in depth experience in advanced radiotherapy techniques such as VMAT (volumetric modulated arc therapy) and PBT (proton beam radiotherapy). To work with clinician researchers within Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC) and Cardiff University (CU) participating in advanced radiotherapy research focused on radiotherapy in brain tumours along with other tumour sites. The candidate will gain experience of the National UK NHS PBT clinical trial development. The candidate will have the opportunity to join the brain PBT clinical trial team working on radiotherapy planning and RTTQA aspects of the APPROACH (Analysis of proton vs photon radiotherapy in oligodendroglioma and assessments of cognitive health) randomised controlled trial. There will be other opportunities for to gain research experience and pursue original research projects in other themes and tumour sites depending on the candidates interests. To generate and pursue independent and original ideas involving radiotherapy research in collaboration with the clinician researchers within VCC and with research leaders within the Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC) and CU, supervised by Prof Mererid Evans and Dr James Powell and the neuro-oncology team at Velindre as well as a member of the APPROACH trial management group. The candidate will play a part in the overall strategy of Velindre Cancer Centre R&D and WCRC, facilitating other research activity such as involvement in enabling the routine collection of patient tumour tissue samples and data to support clinical research activity. The role will disseminate research findings using appropriate and effective publications, research seminars, meetings, and conferences To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field. To join the wider brain and radiotherapy multi-disciplinary research groups (MDRGs) in Cardiff, attending meetings and shaping research ideas. The candidate will play a role in the overall Research and Development strategy of Velindre Cancer Centre and WCRC, and facilitate other research activity, such as participating in the collection of patient tumour tissue samples and data, to support clinical research activity. Clinical There will be many opportunities to be involved in clinical activities, clinical research and trial activity, including: Providing clinician support for the Cardiff Cancer Research Hub (CCRH), with a focus on delivering Early Phase and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) trials, including Drug-Radiotherapy combination trials for cancer patients. Promoting unifying working practices in early phase trials between VCC Trials Unit and the Clinical Research Facility at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and performing duties at both sites. Becoming familiar with early and late phase clinical trials and ATMP protocols and working practices. Managing trial patient care, ensuring safe delivery of clinical and translational research both within VCC and at the CCRH base at UHW, adhering to UK and EU legislation. Promoting high and intermediate risk Early Phase and ATMP trials, translational research and cancer clinical trial activity within South Wales Supporting and developing research networks within and out with Velindre Cancer Centre and CU and through regular national/international conference/seminar presentations Attending Multidisciplinary Team meetings to identify patients and attend clinics to consent patients for translational research studies and clinical trials. Attending the neuro-oncology and low grade glioma clinics at VCC and UHW Other To engage effectively with industrial, commercial, and public sector organisations, charities, academic and professional institutions regionally, and nationally. To raise awareness of WCRC, Velindre Cancer Centre, CCRH, CUs profiles, cultivating strategically valuable alliances. Pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities which contribute to Velindre and the enhancement of its regional and national profile. Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

The Welsh Institute of Performance Science (WIPS) is a collaborative partnership between the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at University of South Wales (USW) and Sport Wales Institute (SWI). WIPS was launched to promote, facilitate and conduct multidisciplinary research on behalf of SWI. Specifically, we work closely with theme lead staff at SWI in Athlete Development, Health and Wellbeing, and Athlete Environments, to answer high-performance questions. In doing so, WIPS aims to support the development and performance of athletes across Wales both in the short and long term. WIPS also strives to secure research funding from International Governing Bodies and European research funding councils to ensure a sustained approach to research.



USW are seeking a Research Fellow to support the general research activities of WIPS. The role is positioned to support research across all themes, with a specific focus on sport psychology and coaching science, and is aligned with the WIPS’ Research Steering Group (https://www.swansea.ac.uk/sports-science/astem/wips/areas-expertise/).



The successful applicant will be motivated, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team. The ability to work to deadlines, with excellent attention to detail, as well as good interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will have a good undergraduate (honours) and postgraduate research degree (e.g., PhD; ProfDoc) aligned to the disciplines (e.g., sport psychology, coaching, performance) associated with the role. Extensive and highly competent qualitative and quantitative research skills are essential, with extensive working knowledge of the design and analysis of larger projects.



The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a hybrid-model of working, which will include working remotely, at USW, and at Sport Wales Institute (Sofia Gardens, Cardiff) to facilitate the timely completion of research projects. They should also expect to travel to other locations to meet sport representatives as the need occurs and at times dictated by the nature of elite sport environments.



For an informal conversation about this post please contact Prof David Shearer (David.shearer@southwales.ac.uk)



If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the USW (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.



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