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.

About The Role

Contract: 17.5 hours per week until 31/03/25

Employed on an industry funding project this opportunity will see you in our Physiology Laboratories doing the following:

1. Work on project that investigates the impact of different forms of vitamin supplementation with a food product supplement on bioavailability within humans. The successful applicant will need a good human nutritional knowledge and demonstrable experience with:

• Local ethical approvals, sponsor management and trial registrations
• Operating in a laboratory research facility
• Working with human participants in a human laboratory setting
• Participant recruitment strategies
• Safely take human venous blood samples
• Process blood samples for analysis.

1. Analyse and report data.
2. Perform statistical analyses
3. Present results at conferences
4. Write quality scientific papers

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

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.

Additional Information

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

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed

Additional Criteria:

1. A MSc by research or PhD in human nutrition science, human metabolism, human biology/physiology, exercise science), or near its completion Experience engaging with external partners to secure funding for projects
2. Experience writing research proposals
3. A commitment to continuous professional development and willingness and ability to keep up to date with changes in regulations
4. Knowledge of Clinical Health and Safety procedures, or willingness to learn
5. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.

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