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Cardiff University in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Academic and Research Positions, a public research university in Cardiff, Wales. It was established in 1883 as the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire.

Nursery Section Leader (University Nursery)

Posted on 14 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:01 Nov 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupProfessional Services (Management, Admin, Specialists, Technical & Operations Support)
  • Job TypeJob TypeAdministrative Support
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:767
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£25,249 per annum, with two annual increment points up to £26,093 per annum (Grade 3)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Open-Ended

Nursery Section Leader (University Nursery) IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU READ THE TEXT RELATING TO THE COMPLETION OF A SUPPORTING STATEMENT DETAILED WITHIN THE PERSON SPECIFICATION SECTION. The University Nursery offers facilities for children aged between 10 weeks and 5 years, the nursery is divided into sections appropriate to the ages and development of the c…Save Job

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Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher (ESR) in in Network Ecology and Response Diversity

Posted on 13 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:10 Nov 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupAcademic (incl Teaching, Research & Graduates)
  • Job TypeJob TypeResearch
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:936
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£34,610 to £38,784 per annum, exact salary will be confirmed upon appointment
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher (ESR) in in Network Ecology and Response Diversity School of Biosciences Response diversity describes the variation in how individuals, species, or functional groups respond to environmental change and the concept is increasingly recognised as a key driver of ecosystem resilience. Understanding and promoting response dive…Save Job

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Teacher Practitioners

Posted on 13 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:27 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupAcademic (incl Teaching, Research & Graduates)
  • Job TypeJob TypeTeaching & Scholarship
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:928
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£41,064 – £46,049 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 6)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusPart Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Teacher Practitioners at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences Cardiff University’s School of Optometry and Vision Sciences seeks innovative optometrists to support high quality teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes/modules. We are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about supporting students to develop as autonomous, Master’s-level pra…Save Job

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Administrative Officer (Research Finance)

Posted on 13 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:27 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupProfessional Services (Management, Admin, Specialists, Technical & Operations Support)
  • Job TypeJob TypeAdministrative Support
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:673
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£28,031 – £31,236 per annum (Grade 4)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Open-Ended

Administrative Officer (Research Finance) You will be employed as an Administrative Officer (Research Finance). The role will be based within the European Grants and Major Projects (Research Grants & Contracts section) of the University’s The Research Services department supporting the financial administration of externally funded (including European funding) large-scale research pro…Save Job

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Research Associate

Posted on 13 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:28 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupAcademic (incl Teaching, Research & Graduates)
  • Job TypeJob TypeResearch
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:650
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 6)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Research Associate UK Dementia Research Institute Cardiff School of Medicine College of Biomedical and Life Sciences Applications are invited for Research and Innovation Associate position in Neuroinflammation/ Complement Biology in the UK DRI at Cardiff University School of Medicine, based at the Heath Campus. This post will join a new progra…Save Job

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Research Finance Officer

Posted on 13 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:27 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupProfessional Services (Management, Admin, Specialists, Technical & Operations Support)
  • Job TypeJob TypeAdministrative Support
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:479
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£28,031 – £31,236 per annum (Grade 4)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Open-Ended

Research Finance Officer The Research Service is recruiting for the exciting role of Research Finance Officer. Working within the Research Post Award Team the main purpose of the role is to provide comprehensive administrative and professional support to the Post Award Team and stakeholders to support the effective management of research projects/contracts. You will form strong …Save Job

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Lecturer in Professional Law (Teaching & Scholarship)

Posted on 13 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:31 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupAcademic (incl Teaching, Research & Graduates)
  • Job TypeJob TypeTeaching & Scholarship
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:253
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£51,753 – £56,535 per annum, pro-rata for hours worked (Grade 7)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Open-Ended

Please note: This vacancy is being re-advertised. Previous applicants should not reapply Lecturer in Professional Law (Teaching & Scholarship) – Cardiff Professional Legal Studies School of Law and Politics Cardiff Professional Legal Studies (CPLS) is the department within the School of Law and Politics which currently offers the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), Solicit…Save Job

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Chief Executive Officer for Cardiff Innovations Ltd

Posted on 09 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:01 Nov 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupProfessional Services (Management, Admin, Specialists, Technical & Operations Support)
  • Job TypeJob TypeSenior Staff
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:954
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£130,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Open-Ended

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE ON THIS SYSTEM Chief Executive Officer for Cardiff Innovations Ltd The University will be supported in this appointment process by the executive search firm Perrett Laver. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact Harvir Bains via [email protected] or +4…Save Job

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Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher (ESR) in Network Ecology and Response Diversity

Posted on 09 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:06 Nov 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupAcademic (incl Teaching, Research & Graduates)
  • Job TypeJob TypeResearch
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:935
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£34,610 to £38,784 per annum, exact salary will be confirmed upon appointment.
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher (ESR) in Network Ecology and Response Diversity School of Biosciences Response diversity describes the variation in how individuals, species, or functional groups respond to environmental change and the concept is increasingly recognised as a key driver of ecosystem resilience. Understanding and promoting response diversi…Save Job

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Research Associate

Posted on 09 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:25 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupAcademic (incl Teaching, Research & Graduates)
  • Job TypeJob TypeResearch
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:873
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 6)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Research Associate Cardiff Babylab is looking for a full-time Research Associate to join our team which is funded by The James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF). Our research examines infants’ and toddlers’ everyday experiences, with a particular focus on how attentional and motor development shapes the ways in which young children engage with, adapt to, shape, and learn from their ever…Save Job

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Research Associate

Posted on 09 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:25 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupAcademic (incl Teaching, Research & Graduates)
  • Job TypeJob TypeResearch
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:872
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 6)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Research Associate School of Psychology Cardiff Babylab is looking for two full-time Research Associates to join our team, which will be funded by UKRI. Our research examines infants’ and toddlers’ everyday experiences, with a particular focus on how attentional and motor development shapes the ways in which young children engage with, adapt to, shape, and learn from their every…Save Job

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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences

Posted on 09 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:25 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupAcademic (incl Teaching, Research & Graduates)
  • Job TypeJob TypeTeaching & Research
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:765
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£51,753 – £56,535 per annum, pro rata (Grade 7) or £61,759 – £67,478 per annum, pro rata (Grade 8)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusPart Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Open-Ended

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences Cardiff University, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences is seeking to recruit a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to join our supportive academic community. The School of Optometry and Vision Sciences is proud to be internationally recognised for the quality of its teaching and research. You will work w…Save Job

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Lecturer in Marine Geomatics

Posted on 09 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:06 Nov 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupAcademic (incl Teaching, Research & Graduates)
  • Job TypeJob TypeTeaching & Scholarship
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:544
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 6)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Open-Ended

Lecturer in Marine Geomatics Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Cardiff University School of Physical, Chemical and Environmental Sciences The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, School of Physical, Chemical and Environmental Sciences, at Cardiff University is a dynamic and successful multi-disciplinary centre devoted to education and research in the…Save Job

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Systems Support Developer / Analyst (Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Posted on 09 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:06 Nov 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupProfessional Services (Management, Admin, Specialists, Technical & Operations Support)
  • Job TypeJob TypeManagerial Professional Specialist Staff
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:200
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 6)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Systems Support Developer/Analyst (Microsoft Dynamics 365) Cardiff University has a vacancy for a Support Analyst/Developer with the team that looks after Microsoft Dynamics solutions and M365, primarily focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights. Us We want to make Cardiff University an institution that is respected the world over. Our vision is to be a world-leading,…Save Job

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Research Associate (Qualitative) – 3 Posts

Posted on 09 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:25 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupAcademic (incl Teaching, Research & Graduates)
  • Job TypeJob TypeResearch
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:199
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 6)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Research Associate (Qualitative) – 3 Posts Centre for Trials Research (CTR) College of Biomedical & Life Sciences The Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University is a large, multinational community of researchers, professional services staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds. We tackle the big diseases and health concerns of our time by forming partnerships wi…Save Job

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Clinical Tutor

Posted on 07 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:31 Jan 2027
  • Job GroupJob GroupAcademic (incl Teaching, Research & Graduates)
  • Job TypeJob TypeTeaching & Scholarship
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:871
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£27.22 – £30.53 per hour (£41,064 – £46,049 pro rata) plus 21% pay in lieu of annual leave
  • Contract StatusContract StatusPart Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Clinical Tutor School of Optometry and Vision Sciences The School of Optometry and Vision Sciences are looking to appoint a number of Clinical Tutors in all aspects of clinical teaching and are able to offer working arrangements to suit you including part and full days. You may remember your time in university, and the impact that your Tutors made on your technique. Perhap…Save Job

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Professional Specialist in Technical Innovation and Development

Posted on 02 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:18 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupProfessional Services (Management, Admin, Specialists, Technical & Operations Support)
  • Job TypeJob TypeManagerial Professional Specialist Staff
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:655
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£33,951 – £36,636 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 5)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusPart Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Professional Specialist in Technical Innovation and Development Centre for Trials Research (CTR) College of Biomedical & Life Sciences The Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University is a large, multinational community of researchers, professional services staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds. We tackle the big diseases and health concerns of our time by fo…Save Job

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Professional Law Teachers

Posted on 01 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:18 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupAcademic (incl Teaching, Research & Graduates)
  • Job TypeJob TypeTeaching & Scholarship
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:761
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£41,064 – £46,049 per annum, pro rata for hours worked (Grade 6)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusVariable Hours
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Open-Ended

Professional Law Teachers (Hourly Paid) Cardiff Professional Legal Studies School of Law and Politics Cardiff Professional Legal Studies (CPLS) is the department within the School of Law and Politics which offers the Graduate Diploma in Law, Solicitors Practice Course and Bar Training Course – postgraduate routes to professional qualification for solicitors and barristers. Cardiff Uni…Save Job

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Senior Technician

Posted on 01 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:22 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupProfessional Services (Management, Admin, Specialists, Technical & Operations Support)
  • Job TypeJob TypeTechnical Services
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:710
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£28,031 – £31,236 per annum (Grade 4)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Senior Technician Division of Infection and Immunity School of Medicine College of Biomedical and Life Sciences Applications are invited to apply for a Senior Technician post in the Division of Infection and Immunity within the School of Medicine, Cardiff University, based at Heath Park Campus. This School of Medicine post will be within the Gallimore Godkin lab and is a position wi…Save Job

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Clinic Admin Assistant – MHULS/CBT

Posted on 01 Oct 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:18 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupProfessional Services (Management, Admin, Specialists, Technical & Operations Support)
  • Job TypeJob TypeAdministrative Support
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:536
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£25,249 – £26,093 per annum (Grade 3)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Clinic Admin Assistant – MHULS/CBT The role holder will provide administrative support to the NHS Mental Health teams based in Cardiff University including the Cardiff Psychological Therapies University clinic (CPTUC) and the Mental Health University Liaison Service (MHULS) as part of the South East Wales Mental Health Partnership. The role includes engaging in and completing a ra…Save Job

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Senior Internal Communications Officer – Professional Services Transformation Programme

Posted on 30 Sep 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:14 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupProfessional Services (Management, Admin, Specialists, Technical & Operations Support)
  • Job TypeJob TypeManagerial Professional Specialist Staff
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:743
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 6)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Senior Internal Communications Officer – Professional Services Transformation Programme An opportunity has arisen to join the Professional Services Transformation programme team. To influence the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of staff and effectively engage them in the strategic direction of the University so that they feel valued, informed and part of the University’…Save Job

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Administrative Officer

Posted on 30 Sep 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:14 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupProfessional Services (Management, Admin, Specialists, Technical & Operations Support)
  • Job TypeJob TypeAdministrative Support
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:186
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£28,031 – £31,236 per annum (Grade 4)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Administrative Officer Division of Infection and Immunity School of Medicine College of Biomedical and Life Sciences We are seeking an experienced Administrator to provide comprehensive professional administrative support to a new project called the ‘A randomised, double-blind, parallel group, placebo controlled, trial of bactek for the prevention of lower respiratory tr…Save Job

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Research Associate (Behaviour Change & Co-production)

Posted on 29 Sep 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:16 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupAcademic (incl Teaching, Research & Graduates)
  • Job TypeJob TypeResearch
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:539
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 6)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Fixed Term

Research Associate (Behaviour Change and Co-production) Centre for Trials Research (CTR) College of Biomedical & Life Sciences The Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University is a large, multinational community of researchers, professional services staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds. We tackle the big diseases and health concerns of our time by forming …Save Job

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My MEDIC Occupational Psychologist

Posted on 29 Sep 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:16 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupProfessional Services (Management, Admin, Specialists, Technical & Operations Support)
  • Job TypeJob TypeManagerial Professional Specialist Staff
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:281
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£41,064 – £46,049 per annum, pro rata (Grade 6)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusPart Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Open-Ended

Occupational Psychologist, My Medic LDU Centre for Medical Education School of Medicine College of Biomedical and Life Sciences This is an exciting opportunity to work in My MEDIC, a service that provides coordinated support and skills development for medical students through their study. We are looking for an Occupational Psychologist to join the team of experienced doctors, p…Save Job

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Senior Professional Specialist – Biocuration – Human Gene Mutation Database (HGMD®)

Posted on 25 Sep 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:23 Oct 2026
  • Job GroupJob GroupProfessional Services (Management, Admin, Specialists, Technical & Operations Support)
  • Job TypeJob TypeManagerial Professional Specialist Staff
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:368
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 6)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Open-Ended

Senior Professional Specialist – Biocuration – Human Gene Mutation Database (HGMD®) Division of Cancer and Genetics School of Medicine College of Biomedical and Life Sciences Working as a Biocurator for the Human Gene Mutation Database (HGMD®), your main role will be to screen the scientific literature on an ongoing basis, extract the novel inherited disease-causing mutations…Save Job

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Nursery Nurse (University Sector)

Posted on 25 Jun 2026

  • Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:31 Aug 2027
  • Job GroupJob GroupProfessional Services (Management, Admin, Specialists, Technical & Operations Support)
  • Job TypeJob TypeOperational Services
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:401
  • Salary Details:Salary Details:£13.55 per hour – £24,727 per annum, pro rata for part time staff (Grade 2)
  • Contract StatusContract StatusFull Time
  • Contract TypeContract Type:Open-Ended

Nursery Nurse (University Sector) Previous Applicants Need Not apply IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU READ THE TEXT BELOW RELATING TO THE COMPLETION OF A SUPPORTING STATEMENT Cardiff University is an ambitious and innovative place to work with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. The Little Scholars Nurser…Save Job

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