Total 109 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Cardiff County, Wales

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.

NASA NCAPS Center Relationship Manager - Glenn Research Center

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Public Trust

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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CACI’s Agile Digital Solutions Operating Group is recruiting an experienced project manager to join our NASA Consolidation Applications and Platforms (NCAPS) team.  As a member of the NCAPS Team, you will support the men and women leading America’s space exploration.

The NCAPS Center Relationship Manager plays a key role by working with NASA Center leaders to ensure alignment of priorities to solutions as NASA transition solution delivery to an enterprise model.  The selected candidate will work with CACI’s program leadership team and is responsible for identifying, managing, and resolving center identified issues and risks. 

What you’ll get to do:

• Work with NASA center leadership to drive customer satisfaction and ensure alignment with enterprise priorities.

• Develop and maintain customer relationship maps

• Develop and maintain customer satisfaction plans and processes

• Work with NASA center leadership to identify, track and manage center priorities, issues and requests

• Work with center product owners and CACI’s delivery team to align priorities to product backlogs and in PI planning events

• Assist in managing performance against SLA metrics and preparing/delivering center specific status reports and information

• Work with Team CACI NCAPS leadership in strategic planning, understanding of NASA/Center processes and priorities, and participate in monthly program review meetings

You’ll bring these qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

• 10+ years of relevant experience

• Knowledge of NASA business systems and software development processes and procedures

• Proven track record of effectively managing customer relationships.

• Prior experience successfully identifying, managing, and resolving customer satisfaction issues.

These qualifications would be nice to have:

• Active Secret security clearance

• Prior experience leading a NASA research center

What we can offer you:

• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

• For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$86,800-$191,000

Who are we?

Lyka is an Australian founded pet wellness company that’s shaking up an outdated industry and paving the way for happier, healthier pets. Despite medical advancements, animal lifespans are on the decline. Today, the average pet only reaches 37% of their full potential lifespan and statistics have shown us that many suffer from dental disease, cancer, and obesity. Simply put, the status quo is not enough.

As humans, we’ve experienced firsthand the positive impact fresh wholefoods can have on our health and wellbeing, and we believe our furry friends deserve the same. We're on a mission to do just that, starting with nutritionally balanced, wholefood meals delivered direct to doors around Australia. As the world’s most sustainable pet wellness company, we’re putting pets and our planet first — one bowl at a time.

Today, we are proud to share we’ve served almost 30 million meals to puppers and their parents across Australia, and this is just the beginning. Our vision is to create multiple nutritional products, adding disease prevention meals and supplements, and expand into new markets.

Currently, we have a team of 200+ pet-obsessed and we're continuing to grow (yes, looking at you!). These carefully selected people are dedicated to building the next generation of technology and products to help empower pet parents to take control over their pet’s wellbeing.

To date, we have raised over $60M in funding from venture capital investors and pet industry insiders, who believe in our mission and ability to drive change in a stagnant industry, providing nutrition that nourishes puppers from the inside out.

Are you ready to shake things up and give pets the life they deserve? Come join our pack!

Our Mission

The time we share with our pets is being cut short. Despite medical advancements, they’re getting sicker earlier. They’re dying prematurely. The industry has it backwards — prioritising treating symptoms instead of addressing the root cause. That’s where we come in.

At Lyka, we take a preventative, holistic and personalised approach to pet care. We look at the full picture, factoring in the diet, lifestyle and environment of each individual animal.

We don’t stop at symptoms, instead we dig for the root cause. We create nutrition plans unique to each pet, because it’s not just about living longer, but living well too.

Our mission is to double the average lifespan of dogs and cats by 2050.

The Team

We're on a mission to double the lifespan of our pets, and we need you to help discover the way as the Associate Product Manager - Research in our Research and Development Team. 

Who is this for? Are you an adept strategist with a background in top-tier management consultancy or high growth start-up, looking to work in the business of science? If your expertise is complemented by a strong scientific foundation, potentially highlighted by a PhD, and you're driven to apply your skills within the pet wellness industry, this pivotal role is designed for you.  

As an Associate Product Manager - Research at Lyka, you will lead the charge in bridging cutting-edge science with strategic business initiatives to propel pet health and nutrition forward. Your role will be instrumental in navigating our mission towards doubling pets' lifespans through innovative nutritional solutions and sustainable practices. 

What you will do: 

Research strategy

Aid in developing our research strategy and pipeline to meet business goals, centring on our key thematic priorities: 

1. Safety & benefits demonstration: Demonstrating the safety and efficacy of our products  
2. Improving the general health and happiness of puppers 
3. Improving our products to deliver greater benefits to pets 
4. Developing new products and/or services based on research breakthroughs 

 

• Create research proposals: Craft proposals grounded in solid statistical and scientific principles in line with our business goals. This includes cost modelling and spearheading the studies' execution, while seamlessly collaborating with external stakeholders such as universities, industrial partners, and customers. 
• Manage active studies: Supervise active research projects, ensuring they progress effectively and align with our investigative objectives. 
• Analytical excellence: Engage in the analysis and synthesis of research results, transforming raw data into actionable insights and coherent findings. 
• Scholarly support: Assist in drafting papers that elucidate research outcomes and white papers that reinforce our perspectives and beliefs. 
• Grant applications: Identify, apply for, and win grants to support our research initiatives. 
• Collaboration: Partner seamlessly with key stakeholders: Dr. Matt, our co-founding vet to ensure that research initiatives align with product development; Data & Analytics to leverage insights and analyse studies; Customer Care for participant recruitment; and Marketing and Partnerships to showcase studies insight which demonstrate Lyka's value. 
• Research synthesis: Keep a keen eye on the latest advancements and studies outside of Lyka. Distil and integrate these findings into tangible insights, aiding in product development and work to underscore the value of a whole food diet in canine health and nutrition. 
• Puppers are your purpose: Embody and champion Lyka's values in your research endeavours and collaborations. 

Who you are: 

• Experienced: You have 2-3 years experience in a top-tier management consultancy, high growth start-up or similar. 
• Science Background: With an educational foundation in science, you have a keen understanding of the scientific method and its application in a business context. 
• Project management: Skilled in research management, adept at overseeing and prioritizing multiple studies concurrently. 
• Writing expertise: Possess outstanding written communication skills, ensuring clarity, precision, and effectiveness in conveying complex ideas and findings. 

• Analytical acumen: Capable of dissecting study outcomes and possess the statistical skills to create detailed research study designs. 
• Entrepreneurial spirit: You possess an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and drive. 
• Bilingual in business and science: You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to talk with both sides of the business. 

• Work in a fast-growing start-up, experiencing what goes behind the scenes to sustain hyper-growth for a start-up with a physical product!

• Growth and Development – Lyka is growing extremely quickly, which means you will have the opportunity to experience different challenges every day and progressively acquire more responsibilities as our facility and team expands. We provide an annual L&D budget for you to continue your personal development.

• Work for a sustainability focused company – we care about the health of our dogs and our planet. We’re proud to be Australia’s only carbon-negative and plastic-negative pet company and we’re always looking at ways for us improve sustainability practices.
• Be part of a diverse top talent team, coming from widely different backgrounds and geographies.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, along side 2 weeks of miscarriage leave in the first twenty weeks. We also offer 18 paid weeks to both primary and secondary carers if you have been at Lyka for over two years.
• Wellbeing assistance & tools to take care of your mental and physical wellbeing so you can do your best work.
• Flexible working: work from where you get your best work done. We have pet-friendly offices and industrial kitchens in Sydney and Melbourne. Onsite days are required for the beginning.
• Pupper parent support to care for your furry friends – flexible arrangements for new pets, pet-friendly offices, discounts, and financial allowance for dog training & care to help them live their best life!
  

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams

Lyka is an equal opportunity employer devoted to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate diversity, are devoted to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

About Aegros

Aegros is Latin for ‘Patient’. We chose this name because it speaks to our focus on the patient. Every day we strive to place the patient first by providing therapeutic plasma products they would not otherwise be able to access.

At Aegros we believe access to life saving therapeutic plasma drugs is a human right and not a privilege. In a nutshell our mission is to put the patients first through innovation.

Over 30 years we have developed our HaemaFrac™ process which enables countries to turn human plasma they collected into life saving hyperimmune products.

It's no secret that Aegros is expanding rapidly! An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineer responsible for process development, technology transfer, process optimization, and process validation.

Located at Macquarie Park, Sydney and Reporting to the MS&T Leader, you will drive the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes for new and existing processes and products, ensuring robustness, scalability, and efficiency.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Research and Development, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs, to support process improvements and technology advancements
• Utilise statistical tools and methodologies to analyse process data, identify areas for improvement, and implement appropriate solutions
• Lead the successful transfer of manufacturing processes from Engineering to commercial operations, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and technology partners, to facilitate smooth technology transfer and knowledge exchange
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for operational excellence, cost optimisation, and quality enhancement within manufacturing processes
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry developments, and scientific advancements relevant to bio pharmaceutical manufacturing, and assess their potential applications for process improvement and innovation
• Champion the implementation of new technologies, process analytical tools, and digital solutions to enhance manufacturing capabilities and efficiency.

You will bring...

• Tertiary qualification in scientific discipline, such as pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, biotechnology, or related fields
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations, FDA guidelines, and other relevant regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated expertise in process development, process validation, and manufacturing sciences
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Here’s what we can offer you…

• An environment which allows the individual to grow alongside the company
• A role that provides the bandwidth to explore innovative solutions while keeping patients at the centre of everything we do
• The chance to work with global industry experts in an organisation where success will be defined not just on successful delivery of goals but on how they were achieved
• A multicultural environment where every voice is heard
• Competitive remuneration package ($110,000 -120,000 base salary) which includes an annual Bonus + the opportunity to join our Employee Share Option plan
• Close to public transport

Interested? Apply today...!!!!

As a Research analyst, you will have an opportunity to study and build expertise across all FMCG / Corporate industries that range from daily household necessities, latest developments in consumer electronics, beauty and personal care, food, drinks and retail banking services. As you continue to build your expertise in various consumer trends research, you will have an opportunity to select your areas of industry expertise, project or people management and work with respective heads of industries and wider global teams to further research agenda, excel in Passport analytics tools such as Industry Forecast Model, strengthen client relationship, and provide country/regional/global strategic analysis through Passport content and PR work. Our global coverage generates endless trends available for an analyst to leverage in building expertise and a personal brand.

What does the position offer?

• The opportunity to work on dynamic industries and across the larger team vertical

• Engage with major players in FMCG industries and beyond

• Opportunity to build a personal brand in fast-moving, active industries

• Possibility to select own career path in commercial, project or people management areas.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Marketing / Business or Engineering.

• At least 1-2 years of research experience on industries or products

• The ability to work independently and under pressure to tight deadlines

• Strong numeracy essential, with an ability to interpret, analyse and present statistics in an interesting way

• Good report writing skills

• Excellent command of both written and spoken English

• A confident manner and strong communication skills, both oral and written

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.



Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: http://tiny.cc/PSSatUSW

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The Department of Computer Science at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of

Associate Professor. This is a permanent position. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests aligned to the research group NESTiD (Network Engineering, Science, and Theory in Durham). NESTiD (https://nestid.webspace.durham.ac.uk/) is a vibrant and fast growing research group established in 2020 with the mandate of studying the ubiquitous theme of Networks in every form..

NESTiD research broadly covers areas related to network design and algorithms, distributed and parallel computing and algorithms, networked systems and applications, security and resilience, network science, dynamism and processes on networks, mathematical theory underpinning networks and communication, cryptography, quantum networks, social network design and human interaction, cloud, edge, fog and wireless networks. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests primarily aligned to those of NESTID but also encourage applicants who can build active collaboration between NESTiD and our other research groups (Algorithms and Complexity, Scientific Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Human Systems, and Vision) and strengthen the department as a whole.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally

excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career

in an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our Department pages

at https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/computer-science/

The Department is one of the UK's leading Computer Science departments, with an outstanding reputation in

research, teaching, and student employability. Our internationally recognised research covers Algorithms and

Complexity, Artificial Intelligence and Human Systems, Networks, Scientific Computing and Vision, Imaging and

Visualisation. There is a lively research culture with many visitors and events, and active and rewarding

collaborations with other departments in Durham and with other scientists in the UK and internationally. In the

recent assessment exercise REF2021 we improved by six places in the ranking. We aim to provide an

encouraging and friendly environment with a strong sense of community. The Department has recently grown

rapidly, and now has more than 50 permanent members of academic staff. In 2021, we moved to a newly

constructed building, which we share with Mathematics.

The Department has a proud tradition of excellence in its undergraduate programmes. The Department is

ranked 6th in both the Complete University Guide 2023 and the Guardian University Guide 2023 and nationally

we are ranked joint 1st for student employability.

The Department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award. Athena SWAN is a national initiative that recognises the

advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.

The role is full-time, but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements including potential job

shares.

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The Role

We are very excited to be offering an opportunity to four (4) postdoctoral researchers to join our research team. The team includes the co-applicants: Professor Ari Saranandom (Department of Biosciences), Professor Fuschia Sirois (Department of Psychology), Dr Ladan Cockshut (Assistant Professor (Research) and Co-I for Evaluation), Dr Beth Upex (Senior Technical Manager, Department of Archaeology) and Andrew Moss (Research Culture Manager, Research and Innovation Services), an external consultant and a Senior Project Manager. We are a cross-departmental and cross faculty team and will be based in a collaborative space.

Three (3) of these roles will be responsible for conducting ethnographic research into governance across selected university departments and research institutes and will co-design and deliver pilot projects aimed at improving governance structures. One (1) of the roles will work with Dr Ladan Cockshut (Co-I for evaluation) and focus on evaluation of the entire project across all of its strands of activity and interventions. These roles will be integral members of our research team, working with colleagues from a diverse range of departments and disciplines to deliver this ambitious project.

The successful applicants will be expected to:

• Carry out research and pilot projects (3 roles):
• Conduct ethnographic research, including interviews and participant observation, across selected academic departments and/or university research institutes
• Conduct literature reviews and examine documentation relating to research governance
• Use an action research approach to deliver co-designed research governance interventions
• Use a mixed methods approach to collect and analyse data, including ethnographic research in committees, creating and deploying surveys via Qualtrics and analysing quantitative data using SPSS
• Conduct evaluation (1 role):
• Contribute to the design and implementation of the evaluation strategy for all strands of this project
• Help to conduct a mixed methods evaluation of all strands of the project to ascertain its impact and the effectiveness of the project's interventions
• Attend, observe, and document Shadow Boards and any other meetings and activities of relevance to the project.

All roles will be expected to:

• Participate in regular meetings of the research team
• Produce and deliver periodic updates for the Project Oversight Group (POG)
• Publish high quality outputs, including project reports, papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops
• Pursue opportunities for professional and career development, including training opportunities and conference attendance.

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The Department of Computer Science at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of

Assistant Professor (Education Track). This is a permanent position.

Pedagogical Innovations In Computer Science (PICS) at Durham is a leading group in the UK for Computer Science pedagogy, hosting the national Computing Education Practice conference annually since 2017. As well as five education track academics, our members include colleagues from other research groups in the department: AIHS (AI in education) and ACiD (pedagogy of Theoretical Computer Science). We also collaborate with other academic departments across the university (e.g. Education, Psychology, Mathematical Sciences) and beyond.

We seek to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor to work in the PICS group. We welcome applications from those with teaching interests aligned with our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and we are particularly eager to hear from applicants with a focus on public engagement and outreach, diversity and inclusion.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent pedagogy and teaching while allowing unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our Department pages at https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/computer-science/

The Department is one of the UK's leading Computer Science departments, with an outstanding reputation in

research, teaching, and student employability. Our internationally recognised research covers Algorithms and

Complexity, Artificial Intelligence and Human Systems, Networks, Scientific Computing and Vision, Imaging and

Visualisation. There is a lively research culture with many visitors and events, and active and rewarding

collaborations with other departments in Durham and with other scientists in the UK and internationally. In the

recent assessment exercise REF2021 we improved by six places in the ranking. We aim to provide an

encouraging and friendly environment with a strong sense of community. The Department has recently grown

rapidly, and now has more than 50 permanent members of academic staff. In 2021, we moved to a newly

constructed building, which we share with Mathematics.

The Department has a proud tradition of excellence in its undergraduate programmes. The Department is

ranked 6th in both the Complete University Guide 2023 and the Guardian University Guide 2023 and nationally

we are ranked joint 1st for student employability.

The Department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award. Athena SWAN is a national initiative that recognises the

advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.

The role is full-time, but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements including potential job

shares.

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Professor Richard Bracken at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Swansea University is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to work on an Innovate UK funded project that compares the impact of organic or synthetic vitamin supplementation on meal replacement shakes that impact on indices of human health.

The role will require experience of local ethical approvals, sponsor management and trial registrations; operating in a laboratory research facility; working with human participants in a human laboratory setting; participant recruitment strategies; safely taking blood samples and processing blood samples for analysis and perform key variable analysis.

The successful candidate must possess an MSc (by research) or be pursuing a PhD in biochemistry, biomedical sciences, human nutrition science, human metabolism, human biology/physiology, exercise science), or near its completion. Evidence of the ability to actively engage in and contribute to writing and publishing research papers, particularly for refereed journals is essential, as is a demonstrable ability to conduct research in line with the objectives of the project. Candidates must also have some experience in biochemical analyses and be committed to learning new techniques.

The Role and Department

The Department of Engineering consistently stands as one of the foremost engineering departments in the UK, renowned for its exceptional performance in teaching, research, and the successful career paths of its students. Its impressive achievements include an 8th rank in the Complete University Guide 2024, 6th in the Guardian University Guide, and 6th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 for General Engineering in the UK. The Department also secured a position within the top six UK departments in the REF 2021 assessment, with an outstanding publication rating of 4* and 3*.

This vibrant Department offers an outstanding work environment and is committed to growth, aiming for an expansion of over 50% in the next five years. The growth plan entails a substantial boost in the research challenge portfolio and a dedicated effort to enhance undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research programs. Joining this thriving Department at present offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly.

The Department proudly holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award, a testament to its dedication to promoting diversity in STEM academics and fostering a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere.

The individual in this position will receive guidance and oversight from Dr Sravan Muguda Viswanath. They will also engage in collaborative efforts with fellow academics involved in the project. This role involves active participation and interaction with colleagues and both within and outside the Department. The individual taking up this position will become a part of the Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering Research (GEER) Node, which is housed within the Department of Engineering. The GEER node is dedicated to conducting specialized research focused on understanding the characteristics of unsaturated soils, earthen construction materials and bio-stabilised soils. The individual is also expected to spend a few months on secondment at the Center for Bio-mediated & Bio-inspired Geotechnics at Arizona State University, United States of America under the guidance of Dr Emmanuel Salifu.

The Role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Geotechnical Engineering with a particular emphasis on bio-stabilisation. The research project aims to investigate the synergy between fungi and biopolymer soil stabilisation techniques and lay scientifically validated recommendations for future in-situ applications. The successful applicant will be expected to conduct controlled tests to optimise the fungi-biopolymer combinations, conduct advanced geotechnical laboratory tests on fungi-biopolymer amended soils in relation to their unsaturated mechanical, hydraulic and durability properties, and to collaborate with researchers in the development of constitutive and numerical models. The PDRA is expected to prepare high-quality research articles and present their work to project partners and researchers at international conferences.

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