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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 forming partnerships with researchers and building lasting relationships with the public. Find out more about the centre and working with us here.
You will have experience building web applications using PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and relational databases, working in Linux server environments and using Git.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including trial managers, QA, statisticians, and fellow developers to translate study requirements into technical solutions. You will provide specialist technical guidance on application design, data management, security, authentication and access control, and system integration.
This position suits a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues, and take ownership of delivered work. You will bring a pragmatic and professional approach to software development, balancing technical quality with reliable delivery in a clinical research setting.
With a culture of continuous professional and career development the Centre has an excellent track record of helping people develop in their areas of interest, with many progressing within the Centre itself, the wider University or further afield.
For informal discussions you are welcome to contact the recruiter Nigel Kirby (Research Fellow (Head of Data and Technology)) by email KirbyN@cardiff.ac.uk or by phone +44(0)29 20687517
This position is part-time (15 hours per week), fixed-term from 1 September 2026 until 31 July 2027.
This role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, meaning that as well as spending time working on campus you can also choose to spend some time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance.
Salary: £33,951 - £36,636 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 5)
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays) pro rata, local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It's an exciting and vibrant place to work with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. Business needs will require some degree of office-based working but the balance of time can be spent in the office or remotely (subject to agreement with the line manager).
Date advert posted: Friday, 2 October 2026
Closing date: Sunday, 18 October 2026
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those from under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT +, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Hysbyseb Swydd
Arbenigwr Proffesiynol mewn Arloesedd a Datblygiad Technegol Canolfan Treialon Ymchwil (CTR) Coleg y Gwyddorau Biofeddygol a Bywyd
Mae’r Ganolfan Treialon Ymchwil ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd yn gymuned fawr, ryngwladol o ymchwilwyr, staff y gwasanaethau proffesiynol a myfyrwyr o ystod amrywiol o gefndiroedd.
Rydyn ni'n mynd i'r afael â chlefydau a phryderon iechyd mawr ein oes trwy ffurfio partneriaethau ag ymchwilwyr a meithrin perthnasoedd parhaol â'r cyhoedd. Gallwch ddysgu rhagor am y Ganolfan ac am weithio gyda ni yma.
Bydd gennych brofiad o adeiladu cymwysiadau gwe drwy ddefnyddio PHP, HTML, JavaScript, a chronfeydd data perthynol, ac yn gweithio mewn amgylcheddau gweinydd Linux ac yn defnyddio Git.
Byddwch yn gweithio'n agos gyda thimau amlddisgyblaethol gan gynnwys rheolwyr treialon, swyddogion sicrhau ansawdd, ystadegwyr, a chyd-ddatblygwyr i drosi gofynion astudiaethau yn atebion technegol. Byddwch yn cynnig arweiniad technegol arbenigol ar ddylunio cymwysiadau, rheoli data, diogelwch, dilysu a rheoli mynediad, ac integreiddio systemau.
Mae'r swydd hon yn addas i unigolyn llawn cymhelliant ac sy’n rhoi sylw trylwyr i fanylion. Dylech chi allu rheoli nifer o flaenoriaethau, cyfathrebu'n effeithiol â chydweithwyr technegol ac annhechnegol, a chymryd perchnogaeth o'r gwaith a gyflawnir. Byddwch yn cynnig ymagwedd bragmatig a phroffesiynol at ddatblygu meddalwedd, gan gydbwyso ansawdd technegol â chyflwyno mewn modd dibynadwy mewn cyd-destun ymchwil glinigol.
Gyda diwylliant o ddatblygiad proffesiynol a gyrfaol parhaus mae gan y Ganolfan hanes rhagorol o helpu pobl i ddatblygu yn y meysydd sydd o ddiddordeb iddynt, gyda llawer yn symud ymlaen i gamau nesaf eu gyrfa yn y Ganolfan ei hun, yn y Brifysgol yn ehangach, neu ymhellach i ffwrdd.
Os oes gennych ymholiadau anffurfiol, cysylltwch â Nigel Kirby (Research Fellow (Head of Data and Technology)) drwy ffonio:KirbyN@cardiff.ac.uk +44(0)29 20687517
Swydd rhan amser (15 awr yr wythnos), Cyfnod penodol tan until ac mae ar gael o’r 1 Medi 2026.
Mae'r rhan fwyaf o swyddi ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd yn gweithredu o dan drefniadau "gweithio cyfunol" ar hyn o bryd, gan roi hyblygrwydd i staff weithio yn rhannol o gartref ac yn rhannol ar gampws y Brifysgol yn dibynnu ar ofynion busnes penodol. Gall trafodaethau ynghylch y trefniadau hyn gael eu cynnal ar ôl penodi'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus.
Cyflog: £41,064 - £46,049 y flwyddyn, pro-rata (Gradd 6)
Mae Prifysgol Caerdydd yn cynnig pecyn buddion gwych, sy’n cynnwys 45 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol (gan gynnwys gwyliau banc), cynllun pensiwn lleol, cynllun beicio i'r gwaith a chynlluniau teithio eraill, cynyddrannau blynyddol a mwy. Dyma le cyffrous a bywiog i weithio ynddo, lle byddwch yn wynebu nifer o wahanol heriau. Rydym hefyd yn falch o gefnogi’r Cyflog Byw.
Dyddiad hysbysebu: Dydd Gwener, 2 Hydref 2026
Dyddiad cau: Dydd Sul, 18 Hydref 2026
Mae Prifysgol Caerdydd wedi ymrwymo i gefnogi a hyrwyddo cydraddoldeb ac amrywiaeth a chreu gweithle cynhwysol. Rydym o’r farn y gellir gwneud hyn drwy ddenu, datblygu a chadw ystod amrywiol o bobl o lawer o gefndiroedd gwahanol. Felly, rydym o’r farn y gellir gwneud hyn drwy ddenu, datblygu a chadw o
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Professional Specialist in Technical Innovation and Development in Cardiff employer: Cardiff University
Cardiff University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With generous benefits such as 45 days of annual leave, a supportive local pension scheme, and opportunities for flexible working, the university fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation in teaching. As a member of the Occupational Therapy team, you will not only contribute to shaping future healthcare professionals but also benefit from comprehensive support in your career growth through programmes like the Cardiff University Education and Fellowship Programme.
