The National Cardiovascular Research Network (NCRN) is a Health and Care Research Wales funded pioneering interdisciplinary collaboration connecting academics, medical and non-medical health care professionals, industry, and charities, with a mission to drive cardiovascular research excellence and capacity across Wales.
Supported by the NCRN, the Centre for Cardiovascular Research, Innovation and Development (CURIAD) at Cardiff Met is excited to announce the launch of its Research Fellowships. The aim of the fellowships is to support and develop outstanding cardiovascular researchers, providing candidates with the opportunity to broaden their research horizons and start developing their own distinct research leadership.
How to Apply
As part of the application process candidates must complete the project plan template at the bottom of this advert. Candidates must propose a project which has strong cardiovascular research focus, aligned to CURIAD research agenda as well as one or more of the NCRNs primary research themes:
- Vascular Ageing and Clinical Outcome;
- Tackling Arrhythmias and Myocardial Disease;
- Data and Advanced Analytics. We strongly encourage proposals that emphasize cross-institution interdisciplinary collaborations.
Candidates are also encouraged to discuss their proposal with CURIAD early in their application/proposal development process.
The fellowships are open to applicants with a background in cardiovascular research including non-clinical and clinical health care professionals, as well as those transitioning from other disciplines or industry.
Eligible candidates can apply for both part-time and full-time awards of up to 2 years. Applications with co-funding to support the fellowship are encouraged but it is not a prerequisite.
The successful candidate will conduct a programme of cardiovascular research, with the expectation of securing a competitive peer-reviewed fellowship or other external funding during their tenure. The successful candidate will be provided with additional funding to support their professional development and research programme.
What you’ll bring
With a strong background and experience in cardiovascular research you’ll bring curiosity, initiative, and the drive to shape original ideas into high-quality projects. Drawing on your expert cardiovascular knowledge and sound understanding of research and innovation, you will plan, develop and implement a programme of cutting-edge research that prepares the ground for competitive external funding applications. You’ll collaborate across disciplines while developing your own independent research pathway, demonstrating the ambition and potential to become a future leader in cardiovascular research.
Additionally, you’ll:
- assess, interpret, and evaluate research outcomes;
- manage the application of relevant regulatory and ethical principles, including any ethics and governance procedures relevant to the project;
- communicate complex research ideas and research findings.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
- Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
- Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
- Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
- Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
- Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role and to discuss your application, please contact Professor Barry McDonnell on bmcdonnell@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.