Postdoctoral Research Associate

Starting Salary is £38,784 per annum (£2,590 London Allowance is payable in addition to salary)*

*This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Health Studies

BAC4RumA “Bacteriocin-rich extract from engineered lactic acid bacteria as an antibiotic alternative for therapeutic and prophylactic use in ruminants and aquaculture” is looking to appoint a research assistant for one year with potential extension to the end of the project in November 2026. BAC4RumA is IDRC funded project looking for alternatives to Antibiotics for cattle and farmed tilapia in Nigeria. The post holder will be responsible for field data collection in Nigeria, data analysis and writing academic reports/articles for the project outcomes. The post holder will be mainly responsible for the work related to ruminants.

The post holders will work directly with Dr Mahmoud Eltholth and consortium collaborators in the UK, Spain, and Nigeria. The position is full time with 35 hours per week.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:
Dr Mahmoud Eltholth, Department of Health Studies on mahmoud.eltholth@rhul.ac.uk.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.

Please quote the reference: 0825-198

Closing Date:  23:59, 17 September 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Royal Holloway is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. Read here about structures and initiatives around equality and diversity, including information on staff diversity networks.

Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration.

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