- Job Number
- SU00380
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Salary
- £32,982 to £37,099 per annum
- Faculty/Directorate
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science
- Location
- Singleton Campus, Swansea
- Closing Date
- 21 Jul 2024
- Interview Date
- 1 Aug 2024
- Informal Enquiries
- Professor Shareen H Doak s.h.doak@swansea.ac.uk
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
This is a Fixed Term position until August 2025, working full-time.
Titanium Dioxide is an industrially important material. There is concern that this material may induce DNA damage, but the scientific literature in this area is highly conflicting. Furthermore, positive findings are often associated with high cytotoxicity, oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, necrosis, or combinations of these, indicating DNA damage if induced, may be secondary due to physiological stress. The research project that this role will focus upon will therefore be aimed at comprehensively evaluating a wide range of Titanium Dioxide forms to understand the underlying material characteristics that may be associated with inducing DNA damage and the molecular mechanisms involved, including the potential role of secondary genotoxicity.
The role may include national and European travel to attend and present at project meetings and conferences.
The person recruited to this post will hold an undergraduate degree in life-sciences or a related subject, with experience in laboratory-based research, data analysis / interpretation and reporting. It is desirable (but not essential) if you already possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant field or be near completion. Cell culture experience will be expected, and it will be beneficial if the appointee has experience of molecular biology techniques. Other skills that will be beneficial include knowledge in the areas of toxicology, cell and molecular biology and/or nanosafety.
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.
We have an under-representation of men in the area of research and would particularly welcome applications from men for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.
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.
Applicants are asked to provide evidence against all essential and desirable criteria in the recruitment documentation.