Research Fellow in Molecular Mycology

Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2028 

Salary: £34,450 per annum (if PhD close to completion), or £37,337 to £39,864 per annum (if PhD obtained)

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire 

We are inviting applicants passionate about Molecular Mycology to join the Magan Centre of Applied Mycology (MCAM) as Research Fellow. 

As part of the creation of the new centre, we are growing our team and are recruiting outstanding research talent to support research in 6 core areas of our research and teaching within our Environmental Sustainability subject areas.  

About the Role

This position supports academic colleagues within the MCAM who are actively securing and delivering projects in the field of Indoor and Environmental Mycology. You will assume responsibility for a defined set of tasks within ongoing research initiatives funded through various sources, including industry partners, the EU, and UKRI. While the role may involve a combination of research and teaching, it will also require effective organisation, management and coordination of activities.

About You

Talented researchers passionate about Mycology or Molecular Microbiology, with a relevant PhD (or near completion) or significant experience in exploring the biological mechanisms of fungi using molecular microbiology techniques, and who are keen to make a difference and be part of a dynamic, professional team, are encouraged to apply.

Ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure, and meet strict deadline while maintaining excellent communication and interpersonal skills is required. 

A strong track record of achievements, including publications in leading international peer-reviewed journals, relevant to your research area and career stage is also required.

Success in this role requires adaptability, flexibility, and openness to change. You should excel at collaboration, influence, and relationship-building, with a keen interest in contributing fully to the dynamic MCAM project.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply                                     

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Haoxiang Wu, on (E): haoxiang.wu@cranfield.ac.uk

For further details contact peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk quoting 5153.

Closing date: 11 December 2025 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion survey deadline: 16 December 2025

Mandatory but not part of selection; responses won’t be shared with recruiters.

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