Research Associate/Fellow (fixed term)

Location: University Park

Applications are invited for the role of Research Associate/Fellow in the School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, to join the group of Dr Peter Aldiss whose research focusses on the hormonal and genetic regulation of obesity, addiction and the gut-liver-brain axis. You will be working within the GI and Liver theme of the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and the Biodiscovery Institute (www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/research-areas/biodiscovery-institute/biodiscovery-institute.aspx), with access to a range of state-of-the-art facilities.

You will have the exciting opportunity to deliver a human volunteer pilot-study in healthy participants involving intake of sugar and alcohol, neuroimaging, collection of biological samples and subsequent analysis using molecular biology techniques. You will be able to plan and conduct your own work independently, whilst also being able to build relationships and collaborate with others. A PhD (or near to completion) in human metabolic physiology, nutrition, imaging, or relevant area is essential.

The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term contract until 31^st December 2025.

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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