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SalaryAbout The University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
This is a fixed-term role of a full time Research Associate position for 24 months in a project funded by Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), and working between Swansea University and an industry partner.
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will lead and undertake a range of project activities, including extraction, purification, characterisation and quality assurance of animal by-products, in particular serum and related materials with an industry partner. The project aims to develop high added value animal by-product for medical and pharmaceutical application.
The post holder will work closely with the project knowledge-based supervisor and leader at Swansea University and business partner supervisor.
Applications are sought from individuals with skills and experience in the field of biomedical science, chemistry and cell/tissue culture. Experience working with industry is highly desirable.
The Research Associate will receive full training for career development, including KTP residential modules 1 and 2 and KTP Associates conference.
The Research Assistant will be based in the Centre for Nanohealth, Institute if Life Science 2 at the Singleton campus and also the site of the industry. Travel through driving between Swansea University Singleton Campus and the industry in Carmarthenshire is an important part of the job; therefore, holding a driving licence is essential for this post.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
We have an under-representation of men in the area of research and would particularly welcome applications from men for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.
