Research Associate/Fellow (fixed term)

Location: University Park

Applications are invited for the above post based in the Academic Unit of Translational Medical Sciences in the School of Medicine.

The role will have specific responsibility for planning, conducting, and writing up research as part of an MRC project led by Dr Tanya Monaghan on developing and evaluating microRNA-based nanoscale delivery systems for inflammatory bowel disorders. The work focuses on determining the microbiological, metabolic, and transcriptomic effects of the microRNA-based formulations on C. difficile bacteria.

What we offer 

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

 You will be expected to:

• Manage, plan and conduct own research activity using recognised approaches, methodologies, and techniques within the research area.
• Contribute to the undertaking of general laboratory duties such as ordering consumables/chemicals, maintenance of key laboratory equipment, where appropriate. 
• Resolve problems, in meeting research objectives and deadlines in collaboration with others.
• Identify opportunities and assist in writing bids for research grant applications. Prepare proposals and applications to both external and/or internal bodies for funding, contractual or accreditation purposes.

Successful applicants will have excellent written and oral skills, practical experience in microbial and cell culture, experience in cell imaging techniques and the ability to present work with clarity and to a wide range of audiences.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

The post is offered on a fixed term contract until 31^st August 2026, with an expected start date of 1^st Sept 2025. Hours of work are full time, 36.25 hours per week. 

Please contact Tanya Monaghan (email: tanya.monaghan@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

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