MTIF Research Fellow (Microbiology)

Additional Information: This is a fixed term contract for 36 months

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We are inviting applications for a Research Fellow position with expertise in microbiology to join a multidisciplinary industry-linked project that will develop antimicrobial medical device materials for commercialisation and support the development of the standard(s) to be used for testing biofilm formation on materials.

Microbial contamination is a major global challenge, costing $4tn per annum across all industries, and exerting economic, social, and environmental impact. Global business spends considerable resources on microbial contamination prevention and eradication technologies. This project will be a collaboration between academic and industrial partners to develop novel materials with improved antimicrobial properties that reduce the severity and incidence of medical device related infections. This position is funded through the recently awarded Medical Technology Innovation facility (MTIF) Fellowship. The research will take place in our new state-of-the-art Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF) on Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton Campus. MTIF combines cutting edge facilities and expertise in smart medical textiles, product design, high throughput screening and microbiology towards the development of innovative medical technologies.

In this project you will drive microbiology research by testing the antimicrobial efficacy of materials using a combination of biofilm and antimicrobial assays/models. Microbial colonisation will be measured using a variety of qualitative and quantitative techniques. You will work closely with collaborators within fields such as engineering and chemistry and external stakeholders towards device development and progression towards commercialisation. The ideal candidate will be an experienced post-doctoral researcher (or equivalent in the industry) with a background in biofilm assays, models, and characterisation. Previous experience in the industry and/or clinical collaboration as well as materials development is desirable but not essential.

Interview Date: 4th January 2023

If you have any queries about this role, please get in touch with Dr Samantha McLean, Senior Lecturer in microbiology samantha.mclean@ntu.ac.uk.

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This role is open to non-UK/Irish applicants subject to current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules. Please ensure that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK for this role and consult the Home Office website for further information.

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