Research Assistant - Oxysterol

Vacancy Reference Number

SU00626

Organisation:

Professor William Griffiths, Swansea University

Closing Date

25 Nov 2024

Salary

£33,882 to £37,999 per annum

Address

ILS1 Building Singleton Park

Duration

12 months

The Swansea oxysterol group are at the frontline of developing cutting edge mass spectrometry technique for sterol analysis and hold a US patent for sterol analysis. The group research is focused on cholesterol metabolism and its relation to human health and diseases. The lab is well equipped with the state-of-the-art instruments. We are looking for an enthusiasm researcher who would like to develop scientific skills in biological mass spectrometry and biomarker discovery for neurodegenerative diseases. We collaborate widely with biologists, clinicians and industry. You will be part of the sterol biomarker discovery programme. Training will be provided on the methodology. We offer excellent mentoring and support your career development.

Further Information

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.

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.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

We have an under-representation of women in the area of research and would particularly welcome applications from women 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.

For further information see https://www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swansea/current-vacancies/details/?opening-id=10349

Contact Details

w.j.griffiths@swansea.ac.uk
and y.wang@swansea.ac.uk

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