Senior Technician

Applications are invited to apply for a Senior Technician post in the Division of Infection and Immunity within the School of Medicine, Cardiff University, based at Heath Park Campus. This School of Medicine post will be within the Gallimore Godkin lab and is a position within a four-year programme grant funded by MRC. The project involves helping a team of researchers measure T cell responses to antigens derived from influenza virus in humans and in mouse models. The successful candidate will join a thriving team of immunologists studying fundamental aspects of viral immunology and seeking means to translate this knowledge to novel vaccines against influenza infection.

Candidates should have A Levels in Science and demonstrate relevant experience/outputs in laboratory research.

For informal enquiries candidates should contact Professor Andrew Godkin (godkinaj@cardiff.ac.uk) or Awen Gallimore (gallimoream@cardiff.ac.uk). 
 
This post is full time (35 hours per week), available immediately and fixed term until 30th June 2030.

Salary: £28,031 - £31,236 per annum (Grade 4). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Closing date: Thursday, 22 October 2026

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 40 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.

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. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those from under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT +, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. 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.

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