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Job Number SU01326 Contract Type Fixed Term Salary 34,132 to 38,249 per annum Working Pattern Full Time Faculty/Directorate Faculty of Science and Engineering Location Singleton or Bay Campus, Swansea Closing Date 8 Jan 2026 Interview Date 19 Jan 2026 Informal Enquiries

• Dan Curtis [HIDDEN TEXT]
• Francesco Del Giudice [HIDDEN TEXT]
  

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About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an interdisciplinary Research Officer, working across the Faculties of Medicine, Health and Life Science (FMHLS), and Science and Engineering (FSE) at Swansea University. The post is funded by the EPSRC project Clot Busting, which aims to produce new technological platforms for assessing and developing new therapies to tackle blood clots. We are currently looking for individuals with skills and experience in the design and fabrication of microfluidic tools and in the development of advanced rheometrical techniques for the characterisation of complex biological materials. The post-holder will be based at the Medical School and the Department of Chemical Engineering, and will also work at the NHS interface with clinicians based at the Welsh Centre for Emergency Medicine Research at Morriston Hospital.Equality, Diversity & InclusionThe 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 SkillsThe Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. 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 InformationApplications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.Apply NowShareShare; Research AssistantShare this viaOr copy the linkDownload Job Description Download Candidate Brochure Print this page Back to list

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