Research Assistant

About 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an interdisciplinary Research Officer, working across the Faculties of Medicine, Health and Life Science (FMHLS), and Science and Engineering (FSE) at Swansea University. The post is funded by the EPSRC project “Clot Busting”, which aims to produce new technological platforms for assessing and developing new therapies to tackle blood clots. We are currently looking for individuals with skills and experience in the design and fabrication of microfluidic tools and in the development of advanced rheometrical techniques for the characterisation of complex biological materials.

The post‑holder will be based at the Medical School and the Department of Chemical Engineering, and will also work at the NHS interface with clinicians based at the Welsh Centre for Emergency Medicine Research at Morriston Hospital.

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.

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 – A little. The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.