BNA members receive international recognition with SfN awards
8th October 2024
Dementia is the biggest health challenge of our century.
To date there is no way to prevent it or even slow its progression, and there is an urgent need to fill the knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause it.
The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative driving forward research to fill this gap.
The UK DRI at Cardiff is one of 7 UK centers bringing together world-leading scientists to deliver a step-change in the scientific understanding of dementia, generating new targets for drug development, reinvigorating the therapeutic pipeline and helping to transform care.
Applications are invited for two Research Associate positions in Neuroinflammation/ Complement Biology in the UK DRI at Cardiff University School of Medicine, based at the Hadyn Ellis Building.
These posts will join a new programme of research supported by LifeArc that explores the role of neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The work focuses on the development of new therapeutic approaches to treatment of AD and other dementias through targeting the complement system, a known driver of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. The appointees will join a team developing and testing novel brain-penetrant complement-blocking drugs using in vitro and in vivo systems. The ultimate aim of the work is to develop brain-penetrant drugs that modulate complement dysregulation in the brain in AD that are ready for progression to human trials.
Main function:
To conduct research within the area of dementia and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Research
Other
Qualifications and Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within one or more of the following research fields:
i. Immunology and Inflammation biology
ii. Neuroscience and dementia research
iii. Drug development and testing
3. Knowledge of current status of research in neuroimmunology, neurodegeneration and dementia therapies
4. Proven ability to publish in national journals and/or present at relevant conferences
5. Knowledge and understanding of process of obtaining competitive research funding, including contributing to development of applications to funding bodies
Communication and Team Working
6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
7. Ability to supervise the work of others, to work as part of a team and focus team efforts, and to motivate individuals
Other
8. Proven capacity for creativity, innovation and team-working within the workplace
Desirable Criteria
9. Relevant professional qualification(s)
10. Evidence of collaborations with industry.
11. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
12. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.
Candidates with a Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or experience in one or more of the areas of immunology, neuroimmunology, dementia models and drug development are encouraged to apply.
To apply visit here
Informal inquiries should be made to Prof. B. Paul Morgan (morganbp@cardiff.ac.uk) or Dr Wiola Zelek (zelekw@cardiff.ac.uk).