Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)

Area: Life Sciences

Location: University Park

Salary: £31,387 to £46,485 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £34866 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

A Research Associate/Fellow is required to undertake research as part of an EPSRC IAA-funded project. This research will be undertaken at the Biodiscovery Institute at the University of Nottingham. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher to join our team and lead research efforts in gas fermentation for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microbiology, biotechnology or chemical engineering with expertise in gas fermentation, metabolic engineering and biopolymer production. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects at the intersection of sustainability and biotechnology. Join our dynamic team and contribute to ground-breaking research that has the potential to revolutionise the bioplastics industry.

Candidates must have a PhD in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering or related biological science (or be near completion).

This full time (36.25 hours), fixed term post is available until 31 December 2025.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Ying Zhang Ying.Zhang@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

We are delighted to share that we are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.

We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process.

We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you.

We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more.

Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

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