Research Associate

Are you a postdoctoral researcher who enjoys working collaboratively looking to use your skills in microbiology and cell culture to make an impact on oral health? We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Clinical Dentistry for someone with a passion for translational research to join our group in our diverse academic department.

We are looking for a researcher with a PhD encompassing some if not all of the following skill areas: microbiology, cell culture, and materials. You will be working with an international team (UK/Australia/Pakistan) led in Sheffield by Dr Joey Shepherd to help in the development of a novel multifunctional oral gel which will be produced by our partners in Pakistan. You will enjoy working as part of a team and be adept at regularly presenting research updates to our collaborators. Enthusiasm, the ability to rapidly learn any practical skills required and problem-solving skills are essential.

At the School of Clinical Dentistry, our mission is to make substantial and positive impact on oral health and well-being by combining excellent education with world-leading research. Ninety-two percent of our research was graded as `world leading´ or `internationally excellent´ in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. Understanding human oral health is fundamental to discovery of new diagnostic tools & more effective therapeutic interventions. Our research team addresses major challenges in Oral/Head & neck Cancer, Neuroscience, Microbiology & Infection, and Regenerative Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering. You will join this exciting multidisciplinary research team with the opportunities to develop your skills and form new networks.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

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