Lecturer

19609BR

School of Medicine

Teaching & Research

Lecturer
Division of Infection and Immunity
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences

The School of Medicine at Cardiff University seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Virology or Viral Immunology to join a newly established Translational Virology Unit that sits across the Division of Infection and Immunity, Division of Cancer and Genetics, and the Centre for Trials Research, based at the Heath Park Site, Cardiff.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual seeking to develop an independent research program contributing to basic and applied virology research, including better understanding of viral pathogenesis, viral immunology and novel interventions, vaccines (including the development of mRNA based vaccines) and therapeutics to control viral spread, and/or the refinement of viruses for therapeutic purposes. They will be expected to develop cross cutting collaborative links across relevant Cardiff University research themes, developing competitive research proposals and building research capacity to support Virology-related research – a key area of strength highlighted for support through this newly created Unit. They will actively contribute towards the delivery of the aims and objectives of this post.

The successful candidate will have the majority of their time protected for research and to support career development, we anticipate they will contribute to the School through research led teaching – for example, leading student projects for undergraduates, MSc students and professional training year (PTY) students.

The post holder will have a growing national/international academic reputation, an excellent record of high-quality publications, and the enthusiasm and drive to play a key role in enhancing the School’s reputation for impactful research and community engagement. They will have evidence of their ability to successfully compete for competitive research funding, and of their ability to build a research team that aligns with the expectations of the post.

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, clinical medicine at Cardiff had 92% of its research activity ranked as being world-leading or internationally excellent.

The post holder will engage with external academic, professional and Industrial partners to enhance the School’s reach and reputation, and will enhance the School’s creative and inclusive community, which is recognised for its impact on policy, practice and public life.

For Informal Enquiries, Please Contact
Professor Richard Stanton (Virology/Immunology) – StantonRJ@cardiff.ac.uk
Professor Alan Parker (Virology/Oncolytics) – ParkerAL@cardiff.ac.uk.
Dr David Gillespie (Public Health and Infection Trials) – GillespieD1@cardiff.ac.uk

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) fixed term until 31st March 2030, and available from 1st April 2025.

Salary: £50,694 - £55,295 per annum (Grade 7). 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.

Date advert posted: Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Closing date: Tuesday, 11 March 2025
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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job Description

Main function
To deliver high-quality research and research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and contribute to the research record of the School through commitment to carrying out research leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. To pursue excellence in research, teaching and enterprise and to inspire others to do the same.

Main Duties And Responsibilities
Research

• To conduct research within the remit of a recently funded virology unit, contributing to basic and applied virology research, including better understanding of viral pathogenesis, viral immunology and novel interventions, vaccines (including the development of mRNA based vaccines) and therapeutics to control viral spread, and/or the refinement of viruses for therapeutic purposes.
• To contribute to the overall internationally recognised research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing high quality research in peer-reviewed academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of research staff and postgraduate/MSc research students.
• To independently develop research objectives, projects or proposals for own or joint research including research funding acting as a PI as required. To develop research networks through regular national/international conference/seminar presentations.
• To participate in School research activities.

Teaching

• To contribute to module development where required.
• To carry out other forms of scholarship including the pastoral care of students of Cardiff University.
• To supervise the work of students including the supervision of research led Undergraduate and Master’s students, the co-supervision of PGR’s and acting as a PGR progress review panel member as required.
• To act as a Personal Tutor and provide pastoral support to students.

Other

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Education

• Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience.
• Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification or experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:

Virology – encompassing basic and/or applied virology, the study of viral pathogenesis and novel intervention and therapeutic strategies to control viral infections and/or Vaccinology/immunology – including the development and evaluation of mRNA vaccines and immunological readouts of their efficacy.

• Research led teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level.
• Growing national reputation within academic field and a clear trajectory towards establishing an independent research programme.
• Proven record of high quality publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Proven ability to attract and secure competitive research funding along with a strong portfolio of research grants.
• Ability to contribute to the delivery of research based teaching, including the provision of undergraduate across the School teaching programmes.

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working

• Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication.
• The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor.

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant professional qualification(s).
• Evidence of collaborations with industry.
• Proven ability to work without close supervision.
• Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
• Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School.
• A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.

Additional Information
IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
It is the School of Medicine's policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement.

Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance for this post, 19609BR.

If candidates do not provide written evidence of meeting all of the essential criteria then their application will not be progressed. The School of Medicine welcome the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria.

Salary Range Min.
50,694

Salary Range Max.
55,295

Job Category
Academic - Teaching & Research, Medical & Dental

Grade
Grade 7