Research Associate X2

School of Medicine College of Biomedical and Life Sciences   Applications are invited for two Research Associate positions in Neuroinflammation/ Complement Biology in the UK DRI at Cardiff University School of Medicine, based at the Hadyn Ellis Building. These posts will join a new programme of research supported by LifeArc that explores the role of neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The work focuses on the development of new therapeutic approaches to treatment of AD and other dementias through targeting the complement system, a known driver of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. The appointees will join a team developing and testing novel brain-penetrant complement-blocking drugs using in vitro and in vivo systems. The ultimate aim of the work is to develop brain-penetrant drugs that modulate complement dysregulation in the brain in AD that are ready for progression to human trials. Candidates with a Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or experience in  one or more of the areas of immunology, neuroimmunology, dementia models and drug development are encouraged to apply. Informal inquiries should be made to Prof. B. Paul Morgan (morganbp@cardiff.ac.uk) or Dr Wiola Zelek (zelekw@cardiff.ac.uk). Division: http://medicine.cf.ac.uk/infect-immun/ UK DRI Cardiff: https://ukdri.ac.uk/centres/cardiff Both posts are full time (35 hours per week), fixed term for 2.5 years and are 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. Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 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. 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. 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