Research Associate/Fellow (Immune cell response to surfaces) (fixed term)

University of Nottingham; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher for an EPSRC funded project focused on bio-instructive materials for medical devices. The role involves immunological characterization and data analysis to improve clinical outcomes. This is a full-time position available immediately until February 2027, offering a supportive and collegial environment.

Qualifications

• PhD submitted or awarded in immunology/biology or chemical sciences.
• Experience with cellular and molecular immunology, particularly macrophages.
• Familiarity with wound healing assays and surface chemical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for immune response aspects of the project.
• Conduct detailed immunological characterization of cultures.
• Perform correlative data analysis including biomaterials characterization.

Skills

Cellular immunology

Molecular immunology

Wound healing assays

Data acquisition

Data interpretation

Education

PhD in immunology/biology or chemical sciences

Job description

Closing Date
Tuesday 03 June 2025

Reference
MED145825

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join an EPSRC funded project that will design bio-instructive materials for translation ready medical devices.

A novel class of polymers developed in our labs show great promise in reducing infections and controlling host response in the clinic. We recently added the use of micro topography to provide a synergistic stimulus to tackle infections and found an improvement in the host immune response. This control of host response is applicable to achieving better implant integration and wound healing. These findings are being developed in this project to improve outcomes for medical devices in the clinic.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the immune response aspects of the project including detailed immunological characterisation of sterile and infected single and co-cultures of immune and stromal cells, and correlative data analysis including surface characterisation of biomaterials.

Candidates must have a PhD submitted (or close to submission) or awarded in the area of immunology/biology or chemical sciences. Experience with cellular and molecular immunology (particularly macrophages), wound healing assays and surface chemical analysis data acquisition and interpretation are highly desirable.

This is a collaborative project between the School of Pharmacy, The School of Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, the School of Life Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering.

These are full-time (36.25 hours per week) posts offered on fixed-term contracts until 28th February 2027 and are available immediately.

We pride ourselves on the collegial and supportive culture created by our staff for our staff and students. We are dedicated to providing an environment which enables our staff to thrive and achieve their potential. Our commitment to Equality and Diversity has been recognised in the awards of Athena Swan Awards to the collaborating schools and faculties.

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