Research Associate/Fellow (fixed term)

Applications are invited to the above role to have specific responsibility for carrying out fundamental and translational research and develop proposals for research projects within the National Biofilm Innovation Centre (NBIC) at Nottingham University.  

In particular, the person appointed will be expected to (i) interact with the researchers from NBIC at Nottingham and the other leading and partner institutions; (ii) interact in a professional manner with industrial partners in a highly multidisciplinary environment; (iii) work to very tight deadlines and manage multiple projects; (iv) Report regularly to industrial partners and members of NBIC both in the form of formal written reports and oral presentation; (v) support NBIC training activities and the supervision of postgraduate researchers and visitors within the centre; (vi) write scientific research papers to high standards and (vii) assist with the preparation of project proposals for industry and grant applications. 

The person appointed will have the opportunity to use their initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods and extend their research portfolio.

This position requires extensive experience working with polymicrobial biofilms, as well as in molecular biology including the construction of reporter fusions, mutagenesis and transcriptomic analysis. Extensive experience in confocal microscopy and significant skills in quantifying antimicrobial sensitivity are also required. It would be very advantageous to have experience in the genetic manipulation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the use of in vitro virulence factor bioassays in this organism. 

Candidates must hold a PhD in Microbiology (or near to completion) or relevant subject area.

This full-time (36.25 hours per week), fixed-term post is available from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Kim Hardie: kim.hardie@nottingham.ac.uk
Please note that applications sent directly to this e-mail address will not be accepted.

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