Project Support Officer
Division of Infection and Immunity
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences
The Division of Infection and Immunity is inviting applications for a Technician Grade 4 position available within a research laboratory investigating immune responses to acute infections. Based on the Heath Park Campus, the post-holder will be a member of the Eberl group at the Systems Immunity Research Institute, in close collaboration with Prof Jared Torkington at the University Hospital of Wales and colleagues at the Division of Population Medicine and Siemens Healthineers.
The post is funded by Health & Care Research Wales and will focus on studying cellular and soluble biomarkers in the drain fluid of patients undergoing colorectal surgery, and understanding how these may be used to predicting infectious post-operative complications.The role will involve a number of techniques including isolation and cryopreservation of immune cells from patient samples, multiplex ELISA techniques, and multicolour flow cytometry. Candidates should have practical experience in relevant techniques, laboratory housekeeping and maintaining records under the Human Tissue Act.
For further information candidates should contact Professor Matthias Eberl (eberlm@cf.ac.uk).
This position is full time (35 hours per week), on occasion requiring flexibility with regards to working hours, e.g. starting earlier or staying longer in the evening; providing out of hours support on a rota basis for emergencies. The post is available immediately and fixed term until 31st December 2025.
Salary: £26,444 - £29,605 per annum (Grade 4). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 40 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.
Date advert posted: Thursday 10 October 2024Closing date: Thursday, 24 October 2024
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.