Research Assistant – KH CiC Project – Data Analysis/Modelling

Salary: Grade 07. £31,411 to £35,333 per annum together with USS pension benefits

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 4 months. Full-time

Location: Centre for NanoHealth, Swansea University Medical School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant at Swansea University Medical School. 

Swansea University Medical School is a top 5 UK Medical School REF 2021) and has a vibrant research community which attracts prestigious research funding and exciting PhD students. Recent major research funding awarded to the Medical School includes British Heart Foundation, UKRI, HDRUK, ADRN, and MRC. Our community of students, researchers and partners draw on and benefit from the expertise of our international researchers and educators, and world class facilities.

This project will be carried out at the Centre for NanoHealth, a unique collaboration between academics across the University, Health Board (NHS) clinicians, and industry. This 1600m2 purpose build open access facility provides a technology and innovation base for industry and academia in Wales, UK and beyond.

We currently are looking for individuals with skills and experience in the rheological measurement of complex biological materials and analysis/modelling of viscoelastic data. The post is funded by the Medical Research Council Confidence in Concept Scheme, awarded to Swansea University Medical School.

The post holder will be based at the Centre for NanoHealth (CNH), at the Institute of Life Science, Swansea University.  The main purpose of the job will be to conduct rheological measurements of samples of blood from healthy volunteers and to analyse rheological data using advanced models.

A brief summary of the requirements of the position include:

A Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Evidence of the ability to actively engage in and contribute to writing and publishing research papers, particularly for refereed journals.

A demonstrable ability to conduct research in line with the objectives of the project

Evidence of planning skills to contribute to the research project

Evidence of experience in using Controlled Stress (combined motor and transducer) and Controlled Strain (separate motor and transducer) Rheometers

Evidence of using MATLAB (or similar) to analyse rheological data

A commitment to continuous professional development

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all of 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.

Applicants are asked to provide a completed online application providing evidence against the essential criteria in the recruitment documentation. Applicants should also attach to the application a Curriculum Vitae.

For further information please contact Professor Karl Hawkins (k.m.hawkins@swansea.ac.uk )

Shortlisting: planned for week commencing 17th October

Interviews: planned for week commencing 24th October