Research Associate

We are seeking to appoint a talented and motivated Research Scientist with a strong track record in immunity and cell biology. You will join a team investigating the mechanisms of immune dysfunction in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and exploring strategies to improve patient outcomes. This post will be based at the Heath park campus.

About the Project

The successful applicant will lead experimental work and data analysis within a three year research programme focused on:

• Characterising immune dysfunction in CKD, spanning both innate and adaptive immune pathways
• Identifying immune profiles linked to heightened infection susceptibility
• Evaluating a potential therapeutic approach designed to temporarily enhance immune function during infection or vaccination, with the goal of improving clinical outcomes for CKD patients

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to translational research with clear clinical relevance.

About you

You should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in immunology, molecular immunology, cell biology, or a related discipline, along with a demonstrable track record of high quality research or relevant industrial experience.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Work with animal models of disease
• Handling and analysing human samples
• Core immunological and molecular biology techniques, including:
  • ELISA
  • Flow cytometry
  • qRT PCR
  • Tissue culture
  • Functional immune assays

Additional knowledge in any of the following areas would be advantageous: Toll like receptor (TLR) biology, Chronic inflammatory conditions (e.g., CKD), Mechanisms of secondary immunosuppression.

For informal enquiries candidates should contact Dr Anne Catherine Raby at RabyA@cardiff.ac.uk.

This post is full time (35 hours per week), available from 1^st September 2026 and fixed term until 31^st August 2029.

Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 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, (including 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.

Closing date: Wednesday, 13^th May 2026

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

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

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