Research Fellow in Fungal-Based Bioenergy

Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2028 

Salary: £34,450 per annum (near PhD completion) or £37,337–£39,864 per annum (PhD obtained)

Location: Cranfield

We are inviting applicants passionate about in fungal-based bioenergy to join our new Magan Centre of Applied Mycology (MCAM) 

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 Environment and Agrifood subject areas.

About the Role

This position supports academic colleagues within the Magan Centre of Applied Mycology (MCAM) who are actively securing and delivering projects in the field of Fungal-based Bioenergy. You will assume responsibility for a defined set of tasks within ongoing research initiatives funded through various sources. 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 Fungal-based Bioenergy with a relevant PhD (or near completion) or significant experience in biofuels (bioethanol, biodiesel, biomethane, biohydrogen) are encouraged to apply.

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

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

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 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 Abhishek Baghela on (E): abhishek.baghela@cranfield.ac.uk  

For further details contact peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk quoting 5054.

Closing date: 27 April 2025

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion survey deadline: 1 May 2025.

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

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